Idaho · River fishing

St. Joe River Area

Jul–Sep
best months

Is St. Joe River Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name St. Joe River Area, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The St. Joe River Area is a fishing destination in the St. Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests in Idaho, managed by the Forest Service. It sits within the national forest's ranger district, and there is no trail or route to reach it. Summer is the most comfortable time to fish here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 70°F with only about six wet days in the month, while winter highs stay near 28°F with rain on most days. Several other outdoor spots lie within a short drive. Bussel Creek is a hike about 4.6 miles away, and Camp 3 is a campground at 4.7 miles. Marble Creek, a paddling spot, is about 5.5 miles off, and Huckleberry Campground is roughly 8.3 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit St. Joe River Area

    Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      28° / 19°

      19 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 19°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      34° / 22°

      19 wet

    4. Apr

      40° / 27°

      17 wet

    5. May

      50° / 36°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      58° / 42°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      70° / 52°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      69° / 51°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      59° / 44°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      44° / 32°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      32° / 23°

      17 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 18°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mullan Pass Vor/Dme, ID, 26.8 mi away at 6,028 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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