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Little Juniata River

Little Juniata River Stream Report

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Water Level / Clarity: Currently 219 cfs, median is 144 cfs. | some color

Water Temp: 60's | check temps in the afternoons

Fishing Overview

The LJ has dropped back to good levels. Look for cahill, caddis and stoneflies on top as well. The summer terrestrial bite is picking up with ants and beetles working well.
Be respectful of private property when accessing the stream. Pinch your barbs down and handle fish quickly.

Hatches

Tan Caddis (14-16)
BWO (18-22)
Cahill (12-14)
Midges (20-26)

Hot Flies

Tan Caddis (14-16)
Chubby Chernobyl (8-12)
Greenie Weenie (12-16)
Parachute Ant (12-16)
Perdigeon (18-22)
Sulphur Nymphs/P-Tails (14-16)
Biot Stone (10-12)
Frenchie (12-18)
GTI Caddis (10-14)
Perdigeons (16-20)
Walt's Worm (12-18)
Zebra Midge (16-20)
Zonker (6-10)
Slump Buster (6-10)

General Info

Specific Tips

The Little J fish seem to love green anything, whether that be a streamer, a hotspot on a nymph, or the nymph itself. Stay late for the best spinner falls.

Little Juniata River Details

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