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Joe Lay Reservoir

Antimony, Utah · Garfield County · Facility

A small fishing lake in the North Creek Lakes area. The Department of Wildlife Resourses of Utah (DWR) stocks this reservoir with Brook Trout. Other fishing lakes near Joe Lay Reservoir are Flat Lake, Yellow Lake, Blue Lake, Upper Barker Reservoir, Lower Barker Reservoir, and Dougherty Basin. To hike to these lakes see…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Joe Lay Reservoir

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High65°F
Avg Low42°F
Peak Rain Chance2%
Humidity30%
UV (avg)9
Air Quality56 · Moderate
Today
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Overcast
56°/33°
💧 1%🌬 23mph
6:07 AM8:42 PM
Sun
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Overcast
62°/40°
💧 1%🌬 12mph
6:06 AM8:43 PM
Mon
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Overcast
66°/44°
🌬 13mph
6:06 AM8:43 PM
Tue
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Overcast
69°/47°
🌬 14mph
6:06 AM8:44 PM
Wed
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Light Drizzle
70°/48°
💧 2%🌬 17mph
6:05 AM8:45 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Joe Lay Reservoir

A small fishing lake in the North Creek Lakes area. The Department of Wildlife Resourses of Utah (DWR) stocks this reservoir with Brook Trout. Other fishing lakes near Joe Lay Reservoir are Flat Lake, Yellow Lake, Blue Lake, Upper Barker Reservoir, Lower Barker Reservoir, and Dougherty Basin. To hike to these lakes see the Barker Lakes Loop.

Plan Your Visit to Joe Lay Reservoir

Heading to Joe Lay Reservoir? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Joe Lay Reservoir?

No central reservation system listed for Joe Lay Reservoir. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/245330) for the latest entry policy and availability.