Duck Fork Reservoir
  
Elevation-9,305 ft
Surface area-46.9 acres
Depth Maximum-35 ft/Mean-17.5 ft
Length-2,250 ft/Width-1,400 ft/Shoreline-1.3 miles
Directions-Duck Fork Reservoir is accessible on a dirt road from Ferron Reservoir. From Ferron, travel east past Millsite Reservoir, and continue on the gravel road as it ascends Ferron Canyon, enters a narrow side canyon and climbs to a high bench area. Ferron Reservoir is 25 miles west of Ferron City. From Mayfield, travel up the canyon, crossing the plateau on Skyline Drive at 10,500', and descend into Ferron Canyon. Ferron Reservoir is 23 miles east of Mayfield. From Ferron Reservoir, turn north, below the dam, and follow this road for 5 miles as it goes northeast and then west to Duck Fork Reservoir.
Fishing and latrines at the reservoir. Small boats can be launched from the dam.
Ferron Reservoir
Elevation-9,472 ft
Surface area-57 acres
Depth Maximum-30 ft/Mean-12 ft
Length-2,710 ft/Width-1,910 ft/Shoreline-1.6 miles
Directions-From Ferron, travel west past Millsite Reservoir, and continue on the gravel road as it ascends
Ferron Canyon, enters a narrow side canyon and climbs to a high bench area. Ferron Reservoir is
25 miles west of Ferron City. From Mayfield, travel up the canyon, crossing the plateau on Skyline
Drive at 10,500', and descend into Ferron Canyon. Ferron Reservoir is 23 miles east of Mayfield.
Snowmobiling is available in the winter. Boats can usually be launched on the reservoir. Ferron Canyon is maintained as a snowmobile route in the winter. Recreational facilities consist of a Forest Service Campground and a private resort, both are on the shoreline of the reservoir. Ferron Campground has 30 campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, privies, and drinking water. User fees are charged. Skyhaven Resort has cottage rentals, boat rentals, horse rentals, bicycle rentals, a convenience store, and a cafe.
Grassy Lake
9.35 Acres
N.39.19.283-W.111.19.800
Directions-From the west side of Joe’s Valley Reservoir take Forest Road 8 which turns into a dirt road. After about 3.5 miles turn right onto Forest Road 055, and continue another 2 miles to the lake.
Description-Stocked with brook, rainbow, & tiger trout.
Mary’s Lake
Directions-From the south end of Joe’s Valley Reservoir take Forest Road 041 for 7 miles to the lake.
Description-The lake is stocked with rainbow trout.
Oowah Lake
N.38.30.085-W.109.16.419
2.46 Acres
Reached by Forest Road 076 from the south end of the loop road. There is USDA Forest Service camp sites available at the lake. The lake has rainbow and brook trout. There is also a hiking trail that takes you 1.7 miles to Warner Lake.
Pete’s Hole
8.70 Acres
GPS-N.39.17.586-W.111.23.229
Directions-This small lake is located between Skyline Drive and Joes Valley Reservoir. Drive up Forest Road 8 and is about .75 mile on Forest Road 055.
Description-This place offers some great fishing for rainbow trout. Soup Bowl is just around the corner also with planted rainbow trout.
Potter’s Pond 1 & 2
4 Acres each
GPS-N.39.26.981-W.111.16.182
Directions-Located between Miller Flat Reservoir and Joes Valley Reservoir about .5 mile off Forest Road 014. Take Forest Road 271 to the small ponds.
Description-These ponds are heavily stocked with rainbow trout.
Warner Lake
N.38.31.093-W.-109.16.447
3 Acres
This tiny lake just north of Oowah Lake has rainbow trout.
Willow Lake
N.39.08.166-W.111.23.229
15.13 Acres
From Ferron head west past Millsite Reservoir on Forest Road 022 (gravel road) for 15 miles up the canyon. The lake will be on the south side of the road. The lake has rainbow, brook, tiger trout, and grayling in it.
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