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Raystown Branch Juniata River trout stocking

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · stream · 813 ft elevation

Raystown Branch Juniata River was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 6, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 6, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: brown trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 6, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
Water temperature
70°F
Too warm for trout
  • Number 16 of 17 stocked waters in Huntingdon County by stocking days.
  • Stocked less often than most Pennsylvania waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Rays Br Juniata R bl Rays Dam nr Huntingdon, PA (2 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
70°F
Flow
202 cfs
much lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
3.34 ft

Too warm for trout. Above about 68°F trout are stressed and catch and release can kill them. Try deeper, colder water or another day.

476686Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 69 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
131,2722,530Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 1,450 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Raystown Branch Juniata River

  • Tonight
    56°F
    Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
    4% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Tuesday
    74°F
    Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
    4% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    54°F
    Areas Of Fog
    1% rain · wind 1 mph
  • Wednesday
    79°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
    wind 2 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    57°F
    Partly Cloudy
    wind 1 mph
  • Thursday
    84°F
    Mostly Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Brown trout1
Rainbow trout1

Stocking history

20261 stocking
DateSpeciesSection and meeting placeHatchery
Apr 6Latest
Monday
Brown troutRainbow trout
Section 11: Dam at Raystown Lake to Downstream extent of Corbins Island
Meet: Peebles Plaza Rt. 22-Huntingdon, 10:00 AM
Benner Spring State Fish Hatchery

From Pennsylvania fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Pennsylvania fishing regulations.

Where is Raystown Branch Juniata River?

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Raystown Branch Juniata River

All stocked waters in Huntingdon CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Raystown Branch Juniata River

When was Raystown Branch Juniata River last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 6, 2026 (brown trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Raystown Branch Juniata River stocked?
It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
Is Raystown Branch Juniata River stocked often?
Number 16 of 17 stocked waters in Huntingdon County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Raystown Branch Juniata River?
Brown trout (1 stocking); Rainbow trout (1 stocking).
How warm is the water near Raystown Branch Juniata River?
The nearest USGS gage read 70°F on Sep 29. Above about 68°F trout are stressed and catch and release can kill them. Try deeper, colder water or another day.

Stocking schedule from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Dates, sections and meeting places are shown as the Commission publishes them.