Raystown Lake

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

Raystown Lake is a body of water in PA. During this time of year, fish can be found in Summer patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Yellow Perch. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

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

Raystown Lake is a 8135.89 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.

Published: Nov 1, 2018Updated: Jul 2, 2025

Species

Smallmouth Bass

Season

Summer (Current)

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Largemouth Bass6 Reports
Smallmouth Bass4 Reports

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Tyler Hoover
Gold Ambassador
6/19/25
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Lipless Crankbaits
- Structure
  Rip Rap
- Forage
  Shad
Went out a little after sunset, rainy, very windy, kinda chilly. Bumpin along the bottom off a creek channel. Lost another one at the same size on the next cast.
Tyler Hoover
Gold Ambassador
6/3/25
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Spinnerbaits
- Structure
  Matted Grass
- Forage
  Shad
Worked my way around a flat, maybe eight to ten feet deep, down to dirt. Boat got stuck… Huge grass mat in the middle, worked the edges and anywhere I thought I could swim through. This one hit right after ripping through a clump. Sunny day, little to no wind. Handful more hit skipping under some overhangs, then a couple decent on a ned trd from the bank after I loaded the boat.
JP
Silver Ambassador
7/11/22
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Season
  Summer
- Technique
  Drop Shot
- Structure
  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 the perfect power and action for this technique.