Idaho
St. Joe River at Calder
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 12414500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
54°F
Feels like
50°F
Wind
3 mph SE
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 10:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.10 in
Last 48 hours
0.24 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 5 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 1 PM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 5 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 9 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Clear
High 73°F / Low 48°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Showers
High 77°F / Low 49°F
Chance 42%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 8 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 70°F / Low 51°F
Chance 79%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 19 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
St. Joe River at Calder, Idaho. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 12414500 via the accepted air-derived river-trout path.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at St. Joe River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The St. Joe at Calder is the Panhandle St. Joe fishing reach above Coeur d'Alene Lake. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 12414500 (live discharge and stage) using the accepted air-derived river-trout path. IDFG Panhandle special rules prohibit harvest of trout with a red or orange slash below the jaw (cutthroat mark) and add no-bait / barbless rules above the North Fork St. Joe. Cutthroat and bull trout are not selector IDs. Distinct from Coeur d'Alene Lake. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
IDFG St. Joe special rules protect slash-marked trout. USGS 12414500 Calder. Native cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii, including Yellowstone and westslope forms where IDFG manages them) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only. Bull trout are IDFG catch-and-release statewide and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Mountain whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) are an IDFG game fish in many Idaho drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current whitefish rules separately.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Freestone St. Joe River at Calder, draining to Coeur d'Alene Lake, distinct from the St. Maries River.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by IDFG Fishing Planner and St. Joe corridor access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point, not a launch pin.
Stocking information
IDFG manages the St. Joe as a cutthroat-conservation trout fishery. Confirm any current official stocking separately.
Official sources
IDFG Panhandle 2025-2027: St. Joe and tributaries (except St. Maries) — no harvest of any trout with a red or orange slash below the jaw. From the North Fork St. Joe upstream: no bait, barbless hooks. Distinct from Coeur d'Alene Lake. Confirm current rules.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Shoshone, Idaho
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Shoshone
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
St. Joe River at Calder
Regulation Summary
St. Joe at Calder: IDFG Panhandle St. Joe special rules. Confirm current 2025-2027 Fishing Seasons & Rules.
Target Species
rainbow-trout
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