Forsyth Reservoir is in an area of rolling ridges and valleys characteristic of the Fish Lake Plateau. U M Creek extends up a long,
forested valley to the northwest and East and West Tidwell Canyons to the north. The area around the reservoir is forested with relatively
shallow slopes. The general area comprises of pine, aspen, mountain
mahogany, pinion-juniper and sage-grass.
Historically, the DWR has stocked the reservoir annually
with 7,000 fingerling rainbow trout and 3,000 fingerling brook trout. In
1991, the trout became infected with whirling disease, and the reservoir
was treated
in 1992. It has been stocked with wipers, across between white bass
and stripped bass rather than trout until the late 1990's to allow the disease to become extinct.
As of 2006 Forsyth sports Brownbows, Rainbow Trout, Splake, Tiger Muskie
and Tiger Trout
Forsyth Reservoir is accessible from U-72.
From U-24 in the Loa area, go north on U-72 to Fremont Town and continue north for seven more miles. The
reservoir is 1/2mile west of the highway. The north arm is accessible from FS-018,
and the south end from several unpaved roads opposite the FS-206 turnoff. From the north, Forsyth Reservoir is 23 miles
south of I-70 on U-72. The lake offers fishing, boating and primitive camping. Recreational facilities include an unimproved
public boat ramp and unimproved campsites. Pack out all of your trash and dispose of human waste in an
appropriate manner.
The nearest campground, Elkhorn, is located on the north slope of Thousand Lake Mountain, 7 miles east of
Forsyth Reservoir. Go east of FS-206 (the road to Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef N.P.) from its junction with
U-72 for 7 miles, continuing on FS-206 after FS-022to Cathedral Valley branches
to the left. The campground has 6 campsites, vault toilets, and picnic
facilities. No fees are charged. The Inn, an RV park, offers modern facilities
in the town of Fremont, 7 miles to the south.
