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Raystown Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Pennsylvania. Fish documented in the area include Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Rock Bass, and Common Carp. At around 8,300 acres (about 13 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 200 feet at an elevation of about 786 feet. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Glendale Lake, Shawnee Lake, and Foster Joseph Sayers Lake are also nearby. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Raystown Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 6:55 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 95/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 67°F from a representative gauge 1.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the northwest. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 58° | 57° | 59° | 61° | 64° | 67° | 69° | 70° | 71° | 72° | 71° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Precip % | 81% | 71% | 61% | 58% | 55% | 52% | 48% | 45% | 41% | 35% | 28% | 22% | 16% | 10% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph NE (45°) | 7 mph | 81% | 100% | Rain |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 6 mph | 71% | 97% | Rain Likely |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph NE (45°) | 6 mph | 61% | 93% | Light Rain Likely |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 58°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 6 mph | 58% | 93% | Light Rain Likely |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 55% | 93% | Light Rain Likely |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 52% | 93% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 58°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 48% | 93% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 45% | 93% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 41% | 93% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 35% | 90% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 28% | 87% | Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 22% | 85% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 57°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 16% | 82% | Slight Chance Light Rain |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 58°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 10% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 57°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 3% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 59°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 3% | 75% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 61°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 2% | 73% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 64°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 2% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 PM EDT | 67°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 1% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM EDT | 69°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 1% | 67% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM EDT | 70°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 65% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM EDT | 71°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 15 mph | 1% | 61% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 4 PM EDT | 72°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 5 PM EDT | 71°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 6 PM EDT | 68°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 0% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 | Sunday October 18, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 56° | 72° | 55° | 82° | 64° | 78° | 55° | 68° | 53° | 68° | 41° | 52° | 33° | 56° |
| Wind | N 5 mph | NW 2 to 7 mph | W 1 to 5 mph | SW 1 to 7 mph | SW 5 mph | W 2 to 7 mph | NW 5 mph | N 3 mph | E 2 to 6 mph | SW 6 to 13 mph | W 15 mph | NW 16 mph | NW 6 to 15 mph | NW 6 mph |
| Gusts | 7 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 20 mph | 24 mph | 32 mph | 32 mph | 29 mph | — |
| Precip % | 81% | 16% | 0% | 2% | 4% | 15% | 21% | 17% | 62% | 62% | 45% | 13% | 10% | 5% |
| Forecast |
Rays Br Juniata R bl Rays Dam nr Huntingdon, PA · Oct 11, 3:30 AM UTC
Good for fishing (76/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 67°F from a representative gauge 1.1 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 6 mph from the east. Working against it: 100% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (79/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 100% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (70/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 6 mph from the E is workable but not ideal. Working against it: 100% chance of precipitation is likely. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (80/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the east. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 100% chance of precipitation is likely. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 67°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of PA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
A staple of freshwater recreation in PA, Raystown Lake draws paddlers, powerboaters, and anglers seeking time on the water. The surrounding geography creates dynamic wind patterns and diverse aquatic structure suitable for sport fishing. Watercraft access and shoreline recreation areas are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Rock Bass, Common Carp. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Raystown Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 6:55 PM EDT