Fishing Raystown Lake

AKA: Raystown Reservoir

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Raystown Lake, PA

Popular Fish Species Raystown Lake, PA

Raystown Lake Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Striped Bass

Striped bass are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Raystown Lake, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. Fishing for stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and the wolf packs of stripers is likely to be nearby. Fish finders are a big help in locating these roaming schools. Live bait is very very effective here, and stripers can be caught year round.

Lake Trout

Year round, fishing for lake trout in Raystown Lake is often quite good, and the fish are plentiful. Trolling with spoons or live bait has been working well this year. Use a fish finder to locate schools of bait and lake trout to find the area and depth on which to focus.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are a favorite of many locals at Raystown Lake, as they are plentiful and easy to catch, once located. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime they are shallow - in spring, during high water, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with big worms, jigs and spoons.

Raystown Lake Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, bluegill, rock bass, yellow perch, atlantic salmon, chinook salmon, striped bass, hybrid striped bass, muskie and sauger at Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania.

Spanning 28 miles in southern PA, Raystown Lake is fishing, camping and outdoor recreation paradise. With over 100 miles of shoreline and over 8,000 surface acres, there is plenty of water to fish. And the lake is host to a wide variety of fish species including trout, bass, crappie, perch, stripers, walleye, sunfish, catfish and salmon. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.

Primary fish species residing in Raystown Lake

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Raystown Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Seven Points Marina
Rentals: Pontoon Boats
814 658-3074

Marinas

Raystown Resort Boat Launch Marina
Boat Launch Rd
James Creek, PA 16657
814 658-3500

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Aitch Boat Launch and Fishing Dock
Located on the west side of the lake, in James Creek, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of gravel parking.

James Creek Boat Launch
Located on the west side of the lake, off James Creek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and ample gravel parking.

Raystown Resort Boat Launch
Located in the southeast sector of the lake, this is a single-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited parking.

Seven Points Public Boat Launch
Located mid lake, on the west side of the lake, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of paved parking.

Shy Beaver Boat Launch
Located in the southwest sector of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of paved parking.

Snyders Run Boat Launch
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of paved parking.

Tatman Run Boat Launch
Located just north of the Old Plank Road bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of paved parking.

Weaver Falls Boat Launch
Located at the southern tip of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited, gravel parking.