Little Juniata River Description
The Juniata River flows 13.5 miles south from Tyrone to Petersburg passing through a narrows with high limestone cliffs. By eastern standards the Little Juniata is a large limestone river, ranging from 30 to 60 feet wide with a moderate drop of 15 feet per mile. The Little Juniata is characterized by riffles and moderate fast water with many pools up to 100 yards long. The river reach from Tyrone to Petersburg is regulated as All Tackle Catch and Release.
Little Juniata River Access
The Little Juniata is easily accessible by PA-453 and secondary paved roads from Tyrone to the confluence of Spruce Creek. Parking is available at numerous road-side pull-offs. From Spruce Creek to Barree the Little Juniata flows through the Barree Gorge in Rothrock State Forest and is only accessible by walking trails. Note, the first mile below Spruce Creek is private property and posted on both sides of the river. This reach of river is open to the public provided you keep your feet wet. From Barree to Petersburg the river is again accessible by secondary paved roads.
Little Juniata River Fly Fishing Report
Orvis' Little Juniata River Fly Fishing Report - updated weekly and very good
TCO Fly Shop' Little Juniata River Conditions - updated frequently, provides good overview of river and fishing conditions
Current Stream Flow Conditions
Books, DVDs and Maps
Trout Streams and Hatches of Pennsylvania; A Complete Fly-Fishing Guide to 140 Rivers and Streams
Pocketguide to Pennsylvania Hatches
Flyfisher's Guide to Pennsylvania (Flyfisher's Guide Series)
Trout Unlimited's Guide to Pennsylvania Limestone Streams
