Joes Valley Reservoir Fishing Regulations
Emery County, Utah · 2026 size limits, bag limits, and seasons
Joes Valley Reservoir is a reservoir in Emery County, Utah. It has its own fishing regulations for 7 species, including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Golden Trout, set separately for 2 sections of the reservoir. These rules replace Utah's statewide limits on this water.
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Joes Valley Reservoir limits by species (2026)
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
 Brook TroutLimit 1 trout over 18" (counts toward statewide trout limit) | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Brown TroutLimit 1 trout over 18" (counts toward statewide trout limit) | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Cutthroat TroutLimit 1 trout over 18" (counts toward statewide trout limit) | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Golden TroutLimit 1 trout over 18" (counts toward statewide trout limit) | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Lake TroutLimit 1 trout over 18" (counts toward statewide trout limit) | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 Rainbow TroutLimit 1 trout over 18" (counts toward statewide trout limit) | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
 SteelheadLimit 1 trout over 18" (counts toward statewide trout limit) | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
Entire reservoir
| Species | Size limit | Daily bag | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
| Brown Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
| Cutthroat Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
| Golden Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
| Lake Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
| Rainbow Trout | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
| Steelhead | 18" min | 1 | Year-round |
– means no limit is listed for this water. Rules not shown here follow Utah's statewide regulations.
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Joes Valley Reservoir fishing: common questions
What fish have special regulations on Joes Valley Reservoir?
7 species have rules specific to Joes Valley Reservoir: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Golden Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Steelhead.
What is the brook trout limit on Joes Valley Reservoir?
Brook Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Joes Valley Reservoir (entire reservoir), and the daily bag limit is 1. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.
What is the brown trout limit on Joes Valley Reservoir?
Brown Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Joes Valley Reservoir (entire reservoir), and the daily bag limit is 1. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.
What is the cutthroat trout limit on Joes Valley Reservoir?
Cutthroat Trout must be at least 18" to keep on Joes Valley Reservoir (entire reservoir), and the daily bag limit is 1. Rules differ across 2 sections of the reservoir.
Do Utah statewide fishing rules apply on Joes Valley Reservoir?
Where Joes Valley Reservoir has its own rule for a species, that rule replaces the statewide limit. For species not listed on this page, Utah's statewide regulations apply. Regulations are set by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources; confirm with the official 2026 regulations before keeping a fish.
Other Utah waters with special regulations
- Logan River · Cache
- Green River · Carbon, Daggett, Emery, Grand, San Juan, Uintah and Wayne
- Flaming Gorge Reservoir · Daggett
- Provo River · Summit, Utah and Wasatch
- Calder Reservoir · Uintah
- Kolob Reservoir · Washington
- Lake Powell · Garfield, Kane and San Juan
- Weber River · Summit
- Fish Lake · Sevier
- Minersville Reservoir · Beaver
- Panguitch Lake · Garfield
- Hobbs Reservoir · Davis
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