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Latest Fishing Report


Stream: Little Juniata

Date of Update: 5/29/2023

Author: TCO State College Staff

Highlight: LJ is in great shape for fishing but very low again. Sulphers are cranking, stay until dark.

Stream Level: LJ is 133 cfs, median is 321 cfs

Water Temp: low 60's

Clarity: clear

Fishing Overview: Sulphers are popping, look for the hatch to be mid to late afternoon on cloudy days, towards evening on sunny days. Caddis and BWO are mixed in.

Specifics and Tips: Most fish will feed heaviest in the riffles and faster water. Best dry fly action will be at dusk.

Hatches: Sulphur (14-16)
BWO (18-22)
Tan Caddis (14-16)
Black Caddis (16-18)
Crane Fly (12-14)
Midges (20-26)


Hot Patterns: Sulphur Patterns (14-16)
Tan Caddis (14-16)
BWO Parachute (18-22)
Orange Perdigeons (14-18)
Peeping caddis(12-16)
BH PT Nymph (14-28)
Rubberleg Stone (6-10)
Sexy Walt's Worm (12-18)
Frenchie(14-18)
Iron Lotus (16-18)
BH Caddis Larva(18-20)
Olive and Black Sculpin Pattens (2-6)
Galloups Sex Dungeon's (2-6)


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