Pennsylvania
Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek
Location Snapshot
Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek is a limestone-influenced central Pennsylvania trout river flowing through a narrow valley of riffles, runs, and deep pools. Wild brown trout define the fishery, supported by fertile coldwater habitat that gives the Little Juniata a distinctly trout-focused identity.
Current River Rating
Fair · 86
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 · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Dusk low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 183 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.26 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01558000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
40°F
Feels like
34°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
5 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 4 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 66°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 63°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 65°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 59°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 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
Wild brown trout are in the Little Juniata River at Spruce Creek.
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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
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
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