Pennsylvania
Juniata River at Newport
Location Snapshot
The Juniata River at Newport is a large warmwater Pennsylvania mainstem near the lower Juniata corridor. Smallmouth bass, walleye, and channel catfish define the primary fishing opportunity.
Current River Rating
Good
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Low confidence
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Should I Go?
Consider
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Good.
Why
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 2050 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.15 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01567000 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
39°F
Feels like
34°F
Wind
2 mph W
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 67°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 66°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 60°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
The Juniata at Newport is in the 31.7-mile reach from the State Route 75 bridge at Port Royal downstream to the mouth, and smallmouth bass are among the bass there.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Juniata 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
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Drift fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Pennsylvania
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
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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