| Stream: | Little Juniata |
| Date of Update: | 5/26/2019 |
| Author: | TCO State College Staff |
| Highlight: | LJ came around quickly in last 36 hrs. Water is up but good color, be carefull wading. Unconfirmed reports that that Drakes have started! |
| Stream Level: | LJ is running 485, average is 359 cfs |
| Water Temp: | low 50's |
| Clarity: | off color/clearing |
| Fishing Overview: | Water is up a bit. Drakes are said to be starting, but is often an inconsistent/sporadic hatch on the Little J. Sulfurs and Caddis coming off. Fish nymphs or wets during the day and look for rising fish in low light/evening hrs. It never hurts to throw a streamer when LJ is up and stained! |
| Specifics and Tips: | Look for bugs to come off earlier on days with cloud cover, towards dark on bright sunny days. |
| Hatches: | Sulphurs(14-16) Tan Caddis (14-16) Crane Fly (18-22) Midges (20-26) Green Drakes?? (8-10) |
| Hot Patterns: | Sulphur Emergers (14-16) Tan Caddis (14-18) Sulphur Dun (14-16) Rubberleg Stone (6-10) Caddis Pupa (12-16) Walt's Worm (12-18) Frenchie(14-18) Iron Lotus (16-18) Juju Baetis (18-22) Olive Slumpbuster (6-10) Olive and Black Sculpin Pattens (2-4") |
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| Conservation Note: | ANGLERS VISITING OUR AREA: Specifically those of you who just fished the Delaware River (or other streams in the NY Catskill Region), the Farmington in Connecticut, or Maryland's Gunpowder River, Please clean your boots and waders with a diluted bleach solution OR hot water(must be over 140 degrees f) and laundry detergent - It must soak for at least 30 minutes to be effective. DIDYMO has been identified in these watersheds. Another option is to purchase a second pair of boots and waders to wear only in infected waters. It's the only sure way not to spread DIDYMO. Please be responsible - Don't spread DIDYMO TO Central Pennsylvania! Click here to learn more about DIDYMO. This is a real threat to the quality of our fly fishing! |
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