Saint Joe River

October 4, 2026

By Barbless, compiled each morning from the gauges, forecasts and sources on this page.

Saint Joe River

Current conditions for Saint Joe River · Map, access and gauges

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Flow

413 cfs

Trend

Steady

Observed

14d ago

Hatch Status

October Caddis hatching in fall

Conditions

Good fall fishing continues on the Saint Joe as October caddis, mahogany duns, and pseudo baetis are on the water alongside ants, hoppers, and midges. As of October 4, flows were running at 413 cfs and stable, with clear skies and calm conditions favoring early morning sessions before temperatures warm into the low 70s. Work softer currents and deeper pools with a dropper or nymph rig in the first light, then adjust your presentation as the day progresses and air temperatures rise.

Gauges

Techniques

  • Fish softer and deeper currents and pools
  • Run dropper or nymph rig first part of day until temps warm up

Recommended flies

October caddisMahogany dunsPseudo baetisFall caddisMidges