Colorado · Lake fishing · Mancos

Joe Moore Reservoir

Joe Moore Reservoir is a lake fishing spot in Mancos, Colorado.

Joe Moore ReservoirPhoto: Jeffrey Beall — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Is Joe Moore Reservoir open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Joe Moore Reservoir, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Joe Moore Reservoir

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    40° / 12°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    44° / 17°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    53° / 23°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    61° / 28°

    6 wet

  5. May

    70° / 35°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    81° / 43°

    4 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 50°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 49°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    75° / 42°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    64° / 31°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 21°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    40° / 14°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mancos 1sw, CO, 6 mi away at 6,897 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Joe Moore Reservoir is a lake fishing spot in Mancos, Colorado. It is managed by State Fish and Wildlife.

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Mancos. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Sundance RV Park

Fishing business nearby (~15 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Alpen Rose RV Park

Fishing business nearby (~26 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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