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White Pine Outfitters regularly fishes on the St. Joe River at all seasons of the year. Find maps, conditions, and any other helpful information for a successful North Idaho fishing trip here!
1 May 2025 - St Joe River Fly Fishing Report
Fishing on the Joe has remained consistent. With the high spring flows, wade fishing is going to a bit sporty and if you have a boat stick to floating Marble Creek and down.
Nymphing has continued to be the most productive, but if you catch a March Brown hatch, try throwing a soft hackle about 2 ft down to pick more fish. Hopper droppers are still a good go-to, to prospect with skwalas and salmonflies around.
24 April 2025 - St Joe River Fly Fishing Report
Fishing on the Joe has remained consistent even with the recent rise in flows. Don’t let the higher water discourage you—there’s still great fishing to be had if you get out now.
Nymphing and streamer fishing continue to be the most productive methods. A big stonefly pattern with a trailing flashy nymph or squirmy worm has been a solid setup for picking up fish throughout the day. For those looking to throw dries, the best surface action has been around midday, between 1–2 PM, with March Brown and Skwala patterns working well.
10 April 2025 - St Joe Fishing Report
We've been spending plenty of time on the Joe lately, and the fishing has been excellent! Fish are willing to eat a little bit of everything right now. Streamers have been moving plenty of fish, and nymphing continues to be a reliable go-to.
On the surface, we’re seeing Skwalas, winter stones, and some March browns getting the fish looking up. Fishing a hopper-dropper setup with a chubby or Skwala pattern up top has been a great way to cover water and find active fish.
3 April 2025 - St Joe Fishing Report
We had our first guide trip on the St Joe last Saturday, March 29th, and fishing was productive. Most fish were caught nymphing with long leaders and heavy tungsten nymphs to get down in the high flows.
With flows on the decline and warmer temperatures, you can expect some great spring fishing. Hopper droppers with smaller stonefly patterns, nymphing, and streamer fishing will all produce.
4 April 2021 St. Joe River Fishing Report
4-4-2021 spring fishing report on the St Joe River in Idaho!
