Flow
400 cfs
Trend
Steady
Observed
11d ago
Hatch Status
October Caddis hatch
Conditions
The Saint Joe is fishing well across its length as cooler fall temperatures settle in. As of October 7, flows were running at 400 cfs and stable under mainly clear skies with a high near 73 degrees. Activity picks up in the afternoons and evenings, while mornings tend to be slower. Key hatches include October Caddis, spruce moths, blue-winged olives, mahoganies, pale morning duns, and terrestrials.
Gauges
Techniques
- Rubber leg nymphs in sizes 8-12
- Adam's Purple Parachute in sizes 12-16
- Elk Wing Caddis in sizes 16-18
- Lots of dry flies out in the afternoon. Droppers under a medium dry is a great way to prospect
- Sparkle Dun in sizes 12-16
- Stimulator in sizes 8-16
- Fish have spread back out so cover some water
Recommended flies
Adam's Purple ParachuteSparkle DunStimulatorElk Wing CaddisTH Duracell JigIndicator BeetleSparkle MinnowDali LamaRubber leg nymphsSculpzilla
Access
Pull-outs along the road provide access throughout the main stretch. Above Avery, the river is primarily walk and wade.