PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Raystown Lake
Huntingdon County · 8,297 acres · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Latest PFBC survey (March 2016)
- The survey captured 88 Striped Bass measuring 18 to 38 inches. (p. 2)
- Striped Bass at least 20 inches were caught at 0.31 fish/net hour, while fish at least 30 inches were caught at 0.13 fish/net hour. (p. 2)
- The largest Striped Bass measured approximately 38 inches and weighed slightly over 21 pounds. (p. 2)
- Average relative weight was 97 for Striped Bass at least 30 inches long. (p. 4)
PFBC Biologist Report: Raystown Lake Striped Bass Evaluation
On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)
Not on the 2026 schedule.
Fish consumption advice (2026 list)
No lake-specific row.
Statewide: “Pennsylvania has issued a general, statewide health advisory for recreationally caught sport fish: eat no more than one meal (1/2 pound) per week of sport fish caught in the state’s waterways.”
Special regulations (2026 Fishing Summary)
- Miscellaneous Special Regulations: Trout: no closed season; 5 a day in the regular season and 3 a day from the day after Labor Day to the next opener; 7-inch minimum. Smelt may be dip-netted from shore or by wading (net 20 inches or less; 200 smelt or one gallon a day, whichever is greater). (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 16)
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.