Pennsylvania
Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek
Current River Rating
Fair · 50
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Flow is outside this fishery’s preferred and acceptable ranges.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Cloud cover is favorable for daytime trout fishing.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 515 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.97 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01558000 · 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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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
71°F
Feels like
76°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
8 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
0.30 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 71°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 79°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 66°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 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
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Fishing Overview
Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek, a PFBC Class A wild brown trout freestone reach near the Spruce Creek confluence. Rainbow trout are also present. USGS gage 01558000 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Spruce Creek gauge corridor, not the entire Juniata mainstem.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Little 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
Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek, a PFBC Class A wild brown trout freestone reach near the Spruce Creek confluence. Rainbow trout are also present. USGS gage 01558000 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Spruce Creek gauge corridor, not the entire Juniata mainstem.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC Class A Wild Trout Waters list includes Little Juniata River sections as Class A wild brown trout waters; Spruce Creek confluence area is within the celebrated Little J wild trout fishery.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Wild rainbow trout may occur in the Little Juniata system; Class A listing for the reach is driven by wild brown trout biomass.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Central Pennsylvania freestone Class A wild brown trout habitat at the Spruce Creek confluence corridor.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public and posted access varies by parcel along the Little Juniata; confirm current PFBC maps and respect private property. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Spruce Creek gage point.
Stocking information
Class A wild brown trout management drives this reach; do not assume routine mainstem stocking at Spruce Creek. Confirm any current stockings on the official PFBC schedule.
Official sources
Class A and special-regulation rules can change. Always verify current PFBC trout regulations for the exact Little Juniata section.
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
Brown Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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