Flow
358 cfs
Trend
Steady
Observed
7d ago
Hatch Status
Golden stones, hoppers, ants, beetles, pmd's, caddis
Conditions
The Saint Joe is running 358 cfs at Calder as of August 26, holding steady and well below normal for late summer. Water temperatures are in the mid-60s, making early morning the prime window—plan to fish hard from first light and leave the water by afternoon on warm days. The lower section is floatable with occasional shallows; the upper reach is ideal for wading. Golden stones, hoppers, ants, beetles, PMDs, and caddis are active, so match them with dries like Adam's Purple Parachute and Stimulator, or swing rubber leg nymphs and soft hackles through pocket water.
Gauges
Techniques
- The upper is still great for walking
- Use Elk Wing Caddis in sizes 16-18
- Use Stimulator in sizes 8-16
- Use Rubber leg nymphs in sizes 8-12
- Focus early and get off the water in the afternoon on the warmer days
- The lower is still an option for floating even though you might scrape in a few places
- Tie on Adam's Purple Parachute purple parachute dry fly
- Use Sparkle Dun in sizes 12-16
Recommended flies
Adam's Purple ParachuteSparkle DunStimulatorElk Wing CaddisSparkle MinnowDali LamaTH Duracell JigIndicator BeetleRubber leg nymphsSculpzilla
Access
Lower section floatable with occasional shallow areas. Upper section ideal for walking and wading.