Pennsylvania /

Raystown Lake

Reservoir in Pennsylvania · 8,017 acres · near Dudley, Hopewell, Hopewell Township, Juniata Township

Raystown Lake has 7 boat ramps listed as public.

Zebra mussels

Zebra mussels (latest report 2021) reported in this water (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 18, 2026

Lake level

Today's level loads here; without it, see the agency's page below.

Full pool is 786.0 ft (USACE, Top of Conservation).

Level from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Corps Water Management System (Raystown Lake), about hourly; the agency's page. Levels change; check conditions at the ramp before you launch.

Motors: No horsepower limit (as the agency lists it for all 7 launches; check the posted rules before you go)

Launches

Community

Where people who fish, boat and paddle Raystown Lake talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.

Wikidata: Q7299389