Raystown Lake is an Army Corps of Engineers project. The Corps describes Lake Raystown as "constructed between 1968 and 1978 at a cost of $76 million. Flood control is the primary purpose. Other missions include recreation, fish and wildlife management, hydropower and low flow enhancement."
"The Corps operates and maintains 12 public access areas. Facilities include beaches, boat launches, campgrounds, trails, and hunting and fishing. Approximately 1.5 million visitors per year engage in the many activities that Raystown Lake offers."
"A daily lake report is furnished by the Corps providing current conditions at the project location. For more information on the water quality and water control in the area, please visit the Reservoir Data portion of Corps web site."
"The Pennsylvania Game Commission is responsible for enforcement of state game laws on the project, and manages a 3,000 acre mitigation area under a lease agreement with the Corps. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is responsible for enforcement of state fishing and boating laws on the project. By agreement, this commission manages the fishery at Raystown Lake in cooperation with the Corps."The Raystown Lake Flotilla promotes recreational boating safety on the lake and is one of the twenty-five flotillas of the four divisions that make up the Western Area of the 5th Northern Region of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Normally, the flotilla meets at 7:30 PM on the third Tuesday of each month at the Huntingdon Community Center. In December, however, the group meets for a holiday dinner meeting at a local restaurant. Prospective new members are welcome to attend.
Our primary activities are:
- Patrols on Lake Raystown
- Vessel Safety Checks
- Boating Safety Classes
- Youth Water Safety Programs
