Near Avery
As of September 11, 2026, the St. Joe River is fishing Fair (7.1/10): flows are 382 cfs, Caddis activity, reported by 1 shop.
Last updated
Reports indicate excellent conditions. flow at 386 cfs.
The score improved 0.2 points since the previous update.
Remote mountain river. Walk-and-wade ideal near 90 CFS. Aggressive dry fly cutthroat.
A quick view of the latest report, gauge, hatch, and fly data available for this water. Missing observations are left unreported rather than estimated.
Current reports mention Caddis, Ants, Hoppers. Recommended flies include October Caddis, Mahogany Dun, hopper, ant.
Recent reports mention above Avery (busy); lower sections quieter, Lower sections quieter; above Avery busier, Lower sections below Avery quieter; above Avery busier.
Access and seasonal rules can change. Check current regulations and closures with Idaho Fish and Game ↗
St. Joe River location
47.2744, -116.1889
Current Flow
382cfs
| Insect | Stage | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Caddis | adult | — |
| Ants | adult | — |
| Hoppers | adult | — |
| October Caddis | adult | evening |
| Mahogany Duns | dun | afternoon |
| Pseudo Baetis | dun | — |
| Mahogany Dun | dun | afternoon |
| PMD | dun | — |
| Ants/Beetles | adult | — |
| Termites | adult | — |
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Silver Bow
One of the best options in the region right now, with great fishing reported by a recent visitor. Small mayfly hatches in calm tailouts brought fish up in afternoons, and October Caddis in the evenings fired up larger fish.
Silver Bow
The St. Joe is one of the best options in the region right now, with great fishing reported. Small mayfly hatches in calm tailouts brought fish up in the afternoons, and October Caddis in the evenings fired up larger fish.
Silver Bow
One of the best options in the region right now, with great fishing reported by a recent visitor. Small mayfly hatches in calm tailouts brought fish up in the afternoons and October Caddis in the evenings fired up larger fish.
Silver Bow
The St. Joe is one of the best options in the region right now, with great fishing reported. Small mayfly hatches in calm tailouts had fish rising in the afternoons and October Caddis in the evenings fired up larger fish.
Silver Bow
The St. Joe is one of the best options in the region with great fishing reported; small mayflies drew fish up in afternoons and October Caddis in evenings fired up larger fish. Lower sections were quieter than upper sections above Avery.
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One of the best options in the region right now, with great fishing reported by a recent visitor. Small mayflies hatching in calm tailouts brought fish up in the afternoons, and October Caddis in the evenings fired up larger fish.
Silver Bow
One of the best options in the region right now, with great fishing reported by a recent visitor. Small mayflies in calm tailouts had fish rising in the afternoons, and October Caddis in the evenings fired up larger fish.
Silver Bow
The St. Joe is one of the best options in the region right now, with great fishing reported by a recent visitor. Small mayflies in calm tailouts brought fish up in afternoons, and October Caddis in the evenings fired up larger fish.
Silver Bow
Decent summer fishing action near Avery with water temps around 62°F in the morning. Small ant patterns were the top producers, with hoppers and droppers effective as the day warmed.
Silver Bow
Decent summer action with water temps around 62°F in the morning near Avery. Small ant and termite patterns were the top producers, with hoppers and caddis also drawing strikes as the day warmed.
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