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Joes Valley Reservoir sits in Utah and is classified as a reservoir. Fish documented in the area include Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout. Its recorded surface area is approximately 1,170 acres. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Huntington North Reservoir, Scofield Reservoir, and Fish Lake are also nearby. Forecasts for Joes Valley Reservoir come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 10:31AM MDT until October 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Overall Very Poor / Avoid (15/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (31/100).
How the score is calculated →Best fair fishing window, averaging 74/100 across these hours. Wind 2 mph from the west. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p |
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| Temp (°F) | 56° | 56° | 56° | 53° | 52° | 50° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 44° | 42° | 42° | 41° | 39° | 40° | 42° | 43° | 46° | 49° | 49° |
| Wind (kts) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Precip % | 55% | 55% | 55% | 89% | 89% | 89% | 73% | 73% | 73% | 48% | 48% | 48% | 56% | 56% | 56% | 31% | 31% | 31% | 79% | 79% | 79% | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 56°F | 23 mph S (180°) | 38 mph | 55% | 70% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 56°F | 23 mph S (180°) | 38 mph | 55% | 70% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 56°F | 23 mph S (180°) | 38 mph | 55% | 70% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 53°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 36 mph | 89% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 52°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 36 mph | 89% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 50°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 36 mph | 89% | 93% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 51°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 73% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 51°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 73% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 50°F | 9 mph S (180°) | 25 mph | 73% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 49°F | 3 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 48% | 79% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 47°F | 3 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 48% | 79% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 46°F | 3 mph SSW (203°) | 10 mph | 48% | 79% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 45°F | 1 mph WSW (248°) | 5 mph | 56% | 71% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 44°F | 1 mph WSW (248°) | 5 mph | 56% | 71% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 42°F | 1 mph WSW (248°) | 5 mph | 56% | 71% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 42°F | 3 mph SSE (158°) | 6 mph | 31% | 74% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 41°F | 3 mph SSE (158°) | 6 mph | 31% | 74% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 8 AM MDT | 39°F | 3 mph SSE (158°) | 6 mph | 31% | 74% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 9 AM MDT | 40°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 79% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 10 AM MDT | 42°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 79% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 11 AM MDT | 43°F | 7 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 79% | 86% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 12 PM MDT | 46°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 92% | 95% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 1 PM MDT | 49°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 92% | 95% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 2 PM MDT | 49°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 92% | 95% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 3 PM MDT | 50°F | 8 mph SSW (203°) | 17 mph | 94% | 96% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 39° | 52° | 33° | 45° | 30° | 46° | 31° | 53° | 34° | 56° | 36° | 57° | 37° |
| Wind | SSE 20 to 23 mph | SSW 1 to 14 mph | S 3 to 8 mph | SSW 2 to 6 mph | WSW 2 to 6 mph | WNW 6 mph | WNW 6 mph | WNW 5 mph | NNW 5 mph | NNE 5 mph | E 5 mph | SW 2 mph | S 5 mph | WSW 2 mph |
| Gusts | 39 mph | 36 mph | 17 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 10 mph | 6 mph | 8 mph | 6 mph |
| Precip % | 83% | 89% | 94% | 96% | 90% | 50% | 38% | 15% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Joes Valley Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Very Poor / Avoid for fishing (31/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is cloudy (70% cloud cover). Air temperature 56°F. Working against it: Wind 23 mph from the south. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (0/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Gusts to 38 mph. Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (20/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (3/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 56°F. Working against it: Gusts to 38 mph. Active severe alert: Flood Watch. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 30 cap. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of UT Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
In UT, Joes Valley Reservoir stands as a valued freshwater reservoir offering scenic outdoor recreation and critical regional water resources. Visitors enjoy powerboating, sailing, and tranquil shoreline fishing across its varied channels. Check state agency updates for current fishing creel limits and aquatic species inspections.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) is required for anglers age 12+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Joes Valley Reservoir is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 3:22 PM MDT