Reservoir · Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Raystown Lake near Huntingdon
Location Snapshot
Raystown Lake near Huntingdon is a large, deep Pennsylvania reservoir with steep wooded shoreline, long creek arms, and extensive open-water structure. Striped bass are a defining target, with smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and lake trout adding substantial variety.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
Current lake conditions cannot be rated because key water observations are missing.
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
- Lake elevation is available, but current water-temperature information is unavailable.
- Without enough current observations, StrikeTracks cannot identify a reliable fishing window.
Current Readings
- Water level
- 786.06 ft
- Change over 24 hours
- -0.03 ft
- Trend
- Falling
- Last updated
- 1 hr ago
Source: USGS · Raystown Lake near Huntingdon, PA · 01563100 · Reservoir elevation
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
41°F
Feels like
37°F
Wind
2 mph SW
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 21, 2026, 9:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Wed 10 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 2 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 6 PM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 10 PM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Thu 2 AM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Thu 6 AM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 63°F / Low 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 64°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 59°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Sat, Oct 24
Clear
High 58°F / Low 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 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
Lake trout, smallmouth bass, and striped bass are primary in Raystown Lake near Huntingdon. Lake trout and striped bass are stocked, and smallmouth bass are established. Walleye are common and stocked. It covers 8,300 acres.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Striped bass
Morone saxatilis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Stocking information
Lake trout, striped bass, and walleye are stocked in Raystown Lake near Huntingdon.
- 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
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
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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