Reservoir · Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Raystown Lake near Huntingdon
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
72°F
Feels like
78°F
Wind
3 mph S
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.19 in
Last 24 hours
0.19 in
Last 48 hours
0.45 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing lake level or shoreline conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Rain
Temp 71°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.05 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 79°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 79°F / Low 66°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.27 in
Max gust 12 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Partly cloudy
High 78°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Raystown Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Raystown Lake is Pennsylvania’s largest USACE reservoir and a destination mixed fishery. PFBC management materials highlight striped bass alongside smallmouth bass, walleye, and lake trout in deep coldwater habitat. Recreation is primarily boat-based with developed USACE launches and shore access at selected recreation areas. Live coverage is elevation-only via USGS 01563100 (00062); datum labeling follows site metadata and is not assumed to be NAVD88. Coverage does not include lake-surface water temperature.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC Raystown Lake management materials document lake trout as a deep coldwater sportfish component.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC and USACE Raystown materials identify smallmouth bass as a primary structure-oriented sportfish.
Striped bass
Morone saxatilis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC Raystown Lake biologist reports document a managed striped bass fishery as a primary destination attraction.
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
PFBC Raystown Lake materials list walleye among common coolwater targets under ongoing management.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Deep southcentral Pennsylvania USACE reservoir with pelagic striped-bass habitat, rocky smallmouth structure, and cold deep-water lake-trout niche under regulated pool management.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
USACE Raystown Lake recreation areas and marinas provide public boat launches and selected shore-fishing sites; confirm current USACE operating status, seasonal closures, and PFBC regulations. Catalog coordinates are the USGS reservoir elevation site, not a verified launch pin. Dam and restricted operations zones are not public fishing access.
Stocking information
PFBC Raystown Lake management includes striped bass and other sportfish stockings historically documented in biologist reports. Confirm current stockings on the official PFBC stocking schedule.
- Stocked
Lake Trout
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
- Stocked
Striped bass
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
- Stocked
Walleye
Stocked · Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Official sources
Species-specific size and creel rules can change. Verify current PFBC regulations for Raystown Lake before fishing.
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Hatch Match
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Huntingdon
County
Huntingdon
Management Category
USACE reservoir mixed coldwater/warmwater fishery
Regulation Scope
Raystown Lake
Regulation Summary
Pennsylvania inland fishing regulations apply on Raystown Lake; confirm current PFBC seasons and limits.
Surface Area
8300 acres
Target Species
Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Striped bass, Walleye
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
USACE Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County, southcentral Pennsylvania. USGS monitoring location 01563100 provides live reservoir elevation via parameter 00062 (site/local datum). Live lake water temperature is not assigned. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Do not treat outlet river gages as lake elevation.
