Huntingdon County, PA · Lake
Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach
Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach offers public shoreline and pier access on a freshwater lake in Huntingdon County. Common targets include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, and chain pickerel.
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Top picks today
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish & Chain Pickerel — tied at the top (23/100)
5 species tied for best of 5 tracked at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach.
Atmosphere
Water
Sun & Moon
Today's Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:04 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 10:38 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 6:07 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 11:24 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
Species at Raystown Lake
5 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 5 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.
#1 Largemouth Bass Skip the Largemouth Bass trip today. In season 23/100
What's helping
- 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
About. Micropterus salmoides — Most popular gamefish in MD non-tidal waters. Ambush predator around cover — lily pads, submerged timber, docks, grass edges. Hits plastics, spinnerbaits, jigs, and topwater across the season.
Prefers. Water 55–85°F (ideal 72°F) · either tide · depth 3–25 ft.
- Min size
- 12"
- Daily creel
- 6
12" minimum, 6/day (combined with smallmouth). Catch-and-release only mid-Apr–mid-Jun spawning period.
Source: Pennsylvania regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#1 Smallmouth Bass Skip the Smallmouth Bass trip today. In season 23/100
What's helping
- 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
About. Micropterus dolomieu — Premier gamefish of the non-tidal Potomac, the Upper Susquehanna, and Deep Creek Lake. Pound-for-pound one of the hardest-fighting freshwater fish. Hits tubes, crayfish imitations, spinnerbaits, and topwater poppers.
Prefers. Water 55–78°F (ideal 68°F) · either tide · depth 3–30 ft.
- Min size
- 12"
- Daily creel
- 6
12" minimum, 6/day (combined with largemouth). Catch-and-release only mid-Apr–mid-Jun spawning period.
Source: Pennsylvania regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#1 Crappie Skip the Crappie trip today. In season 23/100
What's helping
- 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
About. Pomoxis spp. — Covers both black crappie (P. nigromaculatus) and white crappie (P. annularis). Schooling panfish around brush, docks, and submerged timber. Spring pre-spawn is the prime season — small minnows and 1/16-oz jigs are the go-to.
Prefers. Water 50–80°F (ideal 65°F) · either tide · depth 3–20 ft.
- Min size
- 9"
- Daily creel
- 20
9" minimum, 20/day (Panfish Enhancement waters may differ).
Source: Pennsylvania regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#1 Channel Catfish Check local Channel Catfish regulations before you keep one. Regs unverified 23/100
We don't have confirmed size, creel, or season rules for Channel Catfish in PA on file yet. The live conditions score still applies — but confirm the current regulations with your state agency before keeping any fish.
What's helping
- 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
About. Ictalurus punctatus — Native catfish of MD non-tidal rivers, reservoirs, and farm ponds. Bottom-feeder that takes chicken liver, stinkbait, nightcrawlers, and cut bait. Most active at night and in warm water.
Prefers. Water 60–85°F (ideal 75°F) · either tide · depth 5–30 ft.
No regulations on file for Pennsylvania / non-tidal. Check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.
#1 Chain Pickerel Check local Chain Pickerel regulations before you keep one. Regs unverified 23/100
We don't have confirmed size, creel, or season rules for Chain Pickerel in PA on file yet. The live conditions score still applies — but confirm the current regulations with your state agency before keeping any fish.
What's helping
- 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
About. Esox niger — Native toothy predator of mill ponds, blackwater rivers, and grassy shorelines — especially common on the Eastern Shore. Hits spinners, spoons, and minnow plugs aggressively. Cold-weather fishery when bass have shut down.
Prefers. Water 45–80°F (ideal 60°F) · either tide · depth 3–15 ft.
No regulations on file for Pennsylvania / non-tidal. Check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.
Location Info
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Pier, shore, and ramp
Jurisdiction
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Local reports & rules for Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach: PA Fish & Boat Commission fishing & regulations → · fish-consumption advisory →
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Frequently Asked
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach?
Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach is listed on this site for 5 commonly-targeted species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, and 1 more. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach have?
Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach?
state agency regulations apply at Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach tidal water?
Yes. Raystown Lake — Seven Points Beach sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.