Joe’s Valley Reservoir is located in the heart of the 1,413,111-acre Manti-La Sal National Forest in Emery County, Utah. This 1,200-acre lake has an extremely high elevation of 7,000 feet, and its cold waters are a heaven for many species of fish, making the lake a popular destination for serious fishermen. While tiger trout is the most common, there are also plenty of brown, cutthroat, lake, and rainbow trout. Ice fishing is also very popular. Joe's Valley Campground, located on the western side of the lake above Joe's Valley Reservoir, has campsites with spectacular views of the lake and the massive surrounding mountains. The nearby woods are at times full of large game such as elk, deer, and moose. The area is also popular with birdwatchers who come looking for hawks, ospreys, and peregrine falcons. Map

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