Joes Valley Reservoir fishing
Joes Valley Reservoir was last stocked on Sept. 16, 2026 with 27,250 splake (4.0 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a 1,200-acre reservoir in Emery County, Utah, listed by DWR as a Blue Ribbon Fishery. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 529,742 fish here, the most of 15 stocked waters in Emery County.
Latest fishing report
Fall outlook: splake cruise shallow before dawn eating spawning Utah chub; chub meat on a 1/8 or 1/4 ounce jig head, tubes and swimbaits work. Rainbows fish well on worms, PowerBait, spinners and spoons. Tiger muskie hold on rocky shores in 5 to 15 feet and hit 4 to 10 inch streamers or chub-colored swimbaits.
Our summary of the Utah DWR fishing report dated Sept. 4, 2026, in our own words. Read the original on DWR Fish Utah.
Joes Valley Reservoir stocking report, last 12 months
| Sept. 16, 2026 | Splake | 27,250 | 4.0 in. |
| Sept. 15, 2026 | Splake | 27,784 | 4.0 in. |
| June 23, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 25,029 | 2.9 in. |
| June 22, 2026 | Tiger muskie | 800 | 7.4 in. |
| June 22, 2026 | Tiger muskie | 808 | 7.6 in. |
| Sept. 29, 2025 | Tiger muskie | 1,530 | 10.5 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Sept. 25, 2026; newest record dated Sept. 23, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
When is Joes Valley Reservoir stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 6 records, first on June 16, last on Sept. 29.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Patterns are based on past stocking records and are not a promise of future stocking. Weather, water conditions and hatchery supply change plans. How we read patterns.
Joes Valley Reservoir stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: July 30, 2003. Since then DWR has logged 113 stockings here in 24 different years, 1,430,739 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: splake 63% (331,731 fish), rainbow trout 30% (159,566 fish) and tiger muskie 7% (38,445 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: July (32% of records) and June (24% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 3.8 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 1.4 to 11.6 in.).
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 529,742, the most of 15 stocked waters in Emery County and 17th of 1,068 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Straight Canyon Creek, 2.6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
Joes Valley Reservoir stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 81,671 | 3.7 in. | Splake, Rainbow trout, Tiger muskie |
| 2025 | 6 | 81,753 | 4.3 in. | Tiger muskie, Splake, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 6 | 105,310 | 3.5 in. | Splake, Rainbow trout, Tiger muskie |
| 2023 | 5 | 99,910 | 3.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Splake |
| 2022 | 5 | 78,347 | 3.4 in. | Rainbow trout, Splake, Tiger muskie |
| 2021 | 11 | 82,751 | 4.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Splake |
| 2020 | 5 | 83,250 | 3.3 in. | Rainbow trout, Splake, Tiger muskie |
| 2019 | 4 | 40,042 | 5.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Splake |
| 2018 | 4 | 84,690 | 3.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Splake, Tiger muskie |
| 2017 | 5 | 64,198 | 2.9 in. | Splake, Brook trout, Tiger muskie |
| 2016 | 4 | 70,915 | 3.1 in. | Splake, Tiger muskie |
| 2015 | 4 | 53,838 | 3.0 in. | Splake, Tiger muskie |
| 2014 | 2 | 29,905 | 4.9 in. | Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2013 | 2 | 39,440 | 2.8 in. | Splake, Tiger muskie |
| 2012 | 1 | 3,002 | 2.3 in. | Tiger trout |
| 2011 | 4 | 57,138 | 3.9 in. | Tiger muskie, Splake |
| 2010 | 6 | 58,417 | 3.5 in. | Tiger muskie, Splake |
| 2009 | 3 | 34,430 | 3.8 in. | Splake |
| 2008 | 2 | 20,020 | 5.2 in. | Splake |
| 2007 | 4 | 29,200 | 5.5 in. | Splake |
| 2006 | 2 | 68,278 | 3.8 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2005 | 8 | 71,722 | 5.0 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2004 | 9 | 62,512 | 5.1 in. | Tiger trout, Splake |
| 2003 | 6 | 30,000 | 5.9 in. | Splake |
All stocking records 2021 to Sept. 24, 2025 (32)
| Sept. 18, 2025 | Splake | 24,285 | 4.1 in. |
| Sept. 16, 2025 | Splake | 15,543 | 4.1 in. |
| Sept. 16, 2025 | Splake | 15,543 | 4.1 in. |
| June 16, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 12,426 | 4.2 in. |
| June 16, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 12,426 | 4.2 in. |
| Sept. 19, 2024 | Splake | 17,459 | 3.8 in. |
| Sept. 18, 2024 | Splake | 18,802 | 3.8 in. |
| Sept. 16, 2024 | Splake | 18,802 | 3.8 in. |
| April 25, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 12,470 | 3.6 in. |
| April 25, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 12,470 | 3.6 in. |
| April 24, 2024 | Tiger muskie | 25,307 | 3.0 in. |
| July 11, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 10,786 | 4.0 in. |
| July 11, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 10,175 | 4.0 in. |
| June 12, 2023 | Splake | 24,318 | 3.3 in. |
| June 12, 2023 | Splake | 29,181 | 3.3 in. |
| June 12, 2023 | Splake | 25,450 | 3.0 in. |
| Sept. 21, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 12,690 | 3.9 in. |
| Sept. 20, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 12,690 | 3.9 in. |
| July 22, 2022 | Splake | 22,292 | 3.6 in. |
| July 18, 2022 | Splake | 20,675 | 3.6 in. |
| May 24, 2022 | Tiger muskie | 10,000 | 1.4 in. |
| July 27, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,624 | 9.6 in. |
| July 27, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,624 | 9.6 in. |
| July 19, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 760 | 11.6 in. |
| July 19, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 760 | 11.6 in. |
| July 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 1,360 | 11.6 in. |
| July 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 12,528 | 4.4 in. |
| July 14, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 12,528 | 4.4 in. |
| June 21, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 3,380 | 10.5 in. |
| June 15, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 3,840 | 10.0 in. |
| June 1, 2021 | Splake | 20,468 | 2.9 in. |
| June 1, 2021 | Splake | 23,879 | 2.9 in. |
Fishing rules
- Only 1 trout over 18 inches; it counts toward the statewide trout limit.
Rules summarized in our own words from the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. DWR can change rules mid-year: check the current guidebook and its updates at wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
Access and facilities
- Boating
- Hand launch, Boat ramp
- Accessible
- Restrooms, Picnic tables, Limited wheelchair access, Trails/shoreline paths
- Facilities
- Covered picnic area, Drinking water, Fire rings
- Other activities
- Hiking, Mountain biking, OHV or 4WD trails, Cycling, Swimming, Waterskiing, Wildlife watching
- Camping
- Primitive tent camping, RV camping, Backpacking
Facility list from DWR Fish Utah. Check with the land manager before you go; facilities close seasonally.
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Joes Valley Reservoir questions
When is Joes Valley Reservoir stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Joes Valley Reservoir was stocked in mid June (3 of the last 5 years), mid July (3 of the last 5 years) and mid September (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated Sept. 16, 2026.
What fish are in Joes Valley Reservoir?
DWR lists cutthroat trout, splake and tiger muskie as likely catches and rainbow trout and tiger trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, splake and tiger muskie.
Are there special fishing rules at Joes Valley Reservoir?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Sept. 25, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Sept. 24, 2026. Found an error? [email protected]. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.