Stream: | Juniata River |
Date of Update: | 1/20/2021 |
Author: | Jake Villwock |
Highlight: | A return to cooler temps and winterl activity has moved subsurface. As water temps move lower, fish will congregate in deeper pools. Now is the time to hunt Muskies. |
Stream Level: | variable |
Water Temp: | 60's |
Clarity: | clear |
Fishing Overview: | We're entering winter patterns. Smallmouth will be tough to find, but with cooler water temps, Muskie will found throughout the system. |
Specifics and Tips: | For the best experience on the river, click here to hire one of our Smallmouth guides |
Hatches: | Minnows, Crayfish, Sculpins |
Hot Patterns: | Big 8-12" streamers for the Musky
Clouser Crayfish(rusty brown) Crease Flies (white) |
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General: | The Juniata River is a scenic 104 mile tributary to the Susquehanna River. The river forms in Huntington County with the confluence of the Frankstown branch and Little Juniata. Significant flow is added with the addition of the Raystown branch south of huntington. The Juniata is a phenomenal warm water fishery that offers amazing Smallmouth Bass fishing, and even shots at Musky. |