Raystown Lake

Raystown Lake fishing in central Pennsylvania

Raystown Lake spans 8,300 surface acres through Huntingdon and Bedford counties. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers describes a 28-mile reservoir with 118 miles of shoreline. The acreage refers to the water, not the larger recreation project. Steep wooded banks, long arms and open water make launch location and wind important to a fishing plan.

Fish and patterns

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Raystown reports document striped bass, lake trout, walleye and other gamefish. Bass anglers can work coves, points, rock and changes in depth for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Open water species require a different approach, so check recent conditions instead of relying on a single hot spot or season.

Access and regulations

Corps recreation areas provide public access, including the Seven Points area; verify the specific ramp or shoreline area before traveling. The reservoir itself is near Huntingdon and Hesston. Harrisburg is a broader planning market on this site, not the lakeside town. Consult current Pennsylvania fishing rules for licenses, seasons and species limits. No Raystown guide or bookable trip is confirmed here; check with a provider directly before making arrangements.