Fishing Season: Year Round (Prime: June - October)

St. Joe River - ID

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

46

NW Outfitters's Tip of the Week

The lower Joe can still fish at hgh flows if the clarity holds. The river is supposed to crest and stay high for a little while so hopefully what snow is left keeps coming down slowly.

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Map of St. Joe River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 5/13/24

Wamer weather this week and then a chance of a cool down for the weekend into next.

Techniques & Tips as of 5/13/24

A lot of the fish will be in the slower water. Look for the inside seams, eddies and slow banks to be most productive. A big dry with a dropper or trailer is a good way to find some fish! Be safe!

Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: June - October)

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    Primarily Westslope Cutthroat Trout

NW Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Tunghead Prince peacock 12-16
Vernille San Juan Worm red, pink, brown 8-12
Cone Head Marabou Muddler olive, brown 4-6
RS2 olive, mahogany, gra 16-18
Sparkle Minnow olive, yellow/brown 4-6
Dali Lama olive/white, white, 6
TH Duracell Jig purple, brown 12-16
Tungsten Jig Bugger black, olive, tan 6-10
Rubber leg nymphs black, olive, brown 8-12
Sculpzilla natural, olive 6-8

Tunghead Prince

Peacock herl adds vivid coloration to this Tunghead Prince nymph fly.

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Description: About St. Joe River

The St. Joe River flows through the panhandle region of northern Idaho and is a blue ribbon fishery for Native West Slope Cutthroat trout. The lower portion can be floated but above Avery it is primarily walk and wade water. The best times to count on good fishing are from early June through mid October. Some years like this spring there is decent pre runoff fishing in early to mid spring. These are beautiful fish in a very scenic river.

Nearest Airport:

Spokane International Airport

Hatches:

Blue wings, skwalas, salmonflies, nemouras, march browns, grey drakes

Best Time to Fish:

Afternoon

Best Stretch:

Below Avery

Best Access:

Pull outs along the road