Beaverdam Branch of the Juniata

[thebassman]

I moved to Blair County a few weeks ago and I have been fishing the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata that is right down from my house. I have had a blast with the Smallmouth and Largemouth that are there. I have also seen a fair number of carp that I need to get after.

Right where I live the Beaverdam Branch flows into the Frankstown branch and the water is a lot colder. A quick internet search showed that the Beaverdam has naturally reproducing trout. However, I also found a PAFBC article about the Beaverdam that says it only has warm water fish.

Curious if it does hold trout. I plan on exploring it at some point, but wanted to get an idea of what I should be prepared to find. The road I drive that runs along the creek shows that it has a lot of structure and what looks like some deep holes.

I know they stock the Frankstown Branch, but I wonder if it has any wild brown trout around the Hollidaysburg area. The water feels to warm to me to hold trout, but I could be wrong. I have not ventured to far from where I live though. I need to get out more.

 

[PennKev]

There are plenty of opportunities to catch wild trout in that area. If you suspect it could be good, give it a shot.

 

[nymphingmaniac]

use caution fishing for trout on the beaver dam branch. It has regularly been exceeding 70 degrees all summer. Especially during the last heat wave.

 

[thebassman]

Yeah. I will take a temp before I fish it for sure. I just didn't know if there were trout in there or not since I have read conflicting things.

 

[jmflyfisher]

Its been a few years, but I've caught some small browns in Beaverdam that I suspect were wild. They were 6-8" long and just too bright to have been stocked. They are there....good luck!!

BTW, without giving up your best spot, could you suggest somewhere on the Frankstown that I might be able to find some smallmouth? I live close by but don't ever fish it......

 

[thebassman]

I have only fished it twice, and have caught just a few smal smallies and largemouth, but I have always caught fish so far where the beaverdam dumps into frankstown on reservoir road.

If you ever plan on fishing there drop me a pm. I live right there!

 

[jmflyfisher]

I took a ride yesterday afternoon after all the rains finally let up. Alot of muddy water, but I'd guess things will be in decent shape in a few days. The Frankstown below Hollidaysburg was up in the weeds.

 

[jifigz]

To answer your question, yes there are wild browns in the Fransktown Branch. Reference the PFBC biologist report from 2007. They caught 11 total I think. I won't say it is a tremendous wild brown stream but they are in there