river in Idaho, USA
A blue-ribbon cutthroat river winding out of the Bitterroot high country, the St. Joe is one of the West's classic native westslope cutthroat trout streams, managed to protect its wild cutthroat. Located in the St. Joe drainage of the southern Panhandle.
St. Joe River is a river in Idaho, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing St. Joe River can target species including Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, and Rainbow Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on St. Joe River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at St. Joe River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at St. Joe River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at St. Joe River:
Anglers at St. Joe River can target species including Bull Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, and Rainbow Trout. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for St. Joe River before you cast a line.
St. Joe River is a river in Idaho, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.