Pennsylvania
Juniata River at Newport
Current River Rating
Fair
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
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 Fair.
Why
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 7510 CFS
- Gage Height
- 6.01 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01567000 · Direct monitoring location
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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
Overcast
Temperature
73°F
Feels like
77°F
Wind
4 mph N
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.52 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 79°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 67°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 4 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
Juniata River at Newport in Perry County, a warmwater mainstem reach near the Susquehanna confluence corridor. Smallmouth bass, walleye, and channel catfish are principal targets. USGS gage 01567000 provides live streamflow and stage; water temperature is historical-only and not presented as current. This record represents the Newport gauge reach, not the Little Juniata trout waters upstream.
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
Fishery overview
Juniata River at Newport in Perry County, a warmwater mainstem reach near the Susquehanna confluence corridor. Smallmouth bass, walleye, and channel catfish are principal targets. USGS gage 01567000 provides live streamflow and stage; water temperature is historical-only and not presented as current. This record represents the Newport gauge reach, not the Little Juniata trout waters upstream.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth bass are a primary warmwater target on the Juniata River at Newport.
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Channel catfish are common on the Newport Juniata reach.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye are a common target on the Juniata mainstem near Newport.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Central Pennsylvania warmwater Juniata mainstem habitat at Newport.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Drift fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
PFBC launches and municipal river access serve boat and bank anglers near Newport; confirm current launch status and stage. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
Warmwater species are established. Confirm any current PFBC stockings on the official schedule.
Official sources
Warmwater river regulations can change. Verify current PFBC guidance for the Newport Juniata reach.
Hatch Match
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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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