Raystown Lake (PA)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Raystown Lake?

Raystown Lake is a reservoir in Pennsylvania that stretches 28 miles and offers over 8,000 acres of surface water to fish. This is a popular destination for campers, recreational boaters, and anglers. Many anglers come to fish Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Bluegill, Perch, and Musky. Musky is the main attraction to this lake, but with such a wide variety of fish all anglers can find something to fish for.

Q: What is Raystown Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Raystown Lake is a 8136.06 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Raystown Lake?

Raystown Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Yellow Perch, Striped Bass, Catfish, Sauger, Lake Trout, Trout.

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Raystown Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

17 Reports on Raystown Lake

1 Report for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Lynn Wheland III
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Laydowns)
Shallow wood and rock on a free rig
Lynn recommended this gear for Raystown Lake, PA
Hotbait
BassTEK Tungsten Free Weight 3/8 oz
Out of Stock

All Other Fishing Reports for Raystown Lake

Lynn Wheland III
Gold Ambassador
11/26/22
- Season
  Winter
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Football Jigs
- Structure
  Laydowns
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Football Jigs in Winter (Laydowns)
Dragging jigs slow making lots of casts at structure.
Lynn recommended this gear for Raystown Lake, PA
Hotbait
Dirty Jigs Luke Clausen Compact Pitchin' Jig 1/2 oz / Black Blue
$5.49
Sunline New Shooter Fluorocarbon 20lb / 164 Yards
$39.99
Daiwa Zillion 10.0 SV TW Casting Reel Left / 10.0:1
$399.99
St. Croix Legend Xtreme Casting Rods 7'4" / Heavy / Fast
Out of Stock
JP
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Drop Shot
- Structure
  Ledges
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Drop Shot in Summer (Ledges)
Fish were holding on the steep bluff walls in their summer pattern and drop shot was the key. Had multiple big largemouth and smallmouth eat it on the fall. The Daiwa Rebellion 7-0ML is a fantastic drop shot rod with... Read More
Joe recommended this gear for Raystown Lake, PA
Hotbait
Missile Baits Magic Worm by Roboworm Missile Morning / 6"
$10.99
Swagger Tungsten Vader No Chip Casting Drop Shot Weights 1/4 oz
Out of Stock
Daiwa Tatula LT Spinning Reel 3000 / 6.2:1
Out of Stock
Daiwa Rebellion Spinning Rods 7'0" / Medium-Light / Fast
$199.99