Raystown Lake
Reservoir, Huntingdon County (Raystown Branch Juniata River). Pennsylvania, United States.
40.4339, -78.0072 — View on the map
- Area
- 3,358 ha
- Managed by
- Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
- Permit required
- Pennsylvania fishing license (PFBC)
- Boat launch
- yes
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearDigital Hanging Scale 50 kgTo check the minimum size: Largemouth bass 38.1 cm here.
€30.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
Small Folding Aluminium Rod Tripods, Pack of 2For: common carp, common bream, tench · feeder fishing
€26.90£13.90Not shipped to the United States
Carp Rig Kit: Ring Swivels, Pop-Up Beads, Shrink TubeFor: common carp, wels catfish · carp fishing with a hair rig
€42.90£24.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
Common carpCyprinus carpio
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
MuskellungeEsox masquinongy
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieu
WalleyeSander vitreus
PFBC « Pennsylvania's Best Fishing Waters » (species for which this water is rated among the best; not a full species list)
Local rules
Listed for tiger muskellunge (hybrid). PFBC special regulations: Cast or Throw Net Miscellaneous Special Regulation.
Area rules (Pennsylvania) for these species
| Bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) | 38.1 cm |
| Walleye and saugeye | 38.1 cm |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 101.6 cm |
Access
Primary access: Seven Points Boat Launch.
Official sources
- Best Fishing Waters Lakes 202411 — PA Fish and Boat Commission data (PASDA) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Fishing Special Regulation Lakes 202603 — PA Fish and Boat Commission data (PASDA) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- PFBC fishing regulations summary (special regulations) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- PFBC lake habitat plan — Raystown Lake (accessed on 23 September 2026)