Browse Idaho Fishing Reports

The Saint Joe offers solid summer dry-fly fishing with stable, low flows concentrating trout into feeding lanes. Expect caddis and Yellow Sallies in the afternoons, plus growing terrestrial activity.

Heat has slowed fishing on the St. Joe this week, but improving conditions expected as temperatures cool. Flows are running much below normal and stable at 358 cfs.

The Saint Joe is among the best summer dry-fly options in the region right now, with stable flows and concentrated trout in predictable lanes. Morning fishing before 2 p.m. is most productive.

The Saint Joe is low and stable at 358 cfs with cool early mornings and warm afternoons. Fish dries and nymphs matching golden stones, hoppers, and caddis from first light through mid-morning.

Morning fishing delivers the best action on the Saint Joe in mid-August. Fish riffles and deeper boulder gardens with caddis, ants, beetles, and hoppers.

Outstanding summer dry-fly fishing with terrestrials and hoppers active as falling water settles fish into predictable feeding lanes. As of August 26, flows were 358 cfs at Calder and stable.

Flows have dropped to 358 cfs at Calder, making shallow sections trickier to navigate. Fish early and late when water temps in the mid-70s won't slow the cutthroat.

Flows running low but fishable. Multiple hatches active; fish may be picky.

The Saint Joe is fishing well with robust flows and excellent hatch diversity. Salmon Flies and Golden Stones are present alongside a mix of smaller patterns that include March Browns, Yellow Sallies, Drakes, Caddis, and PMDs.