Lake and water access
Raystown Lake Aitch Public Fishing Pier
Not confirmed open this yearA public fishing pier and boat launch in a cove of Raystown Lake, on Aitch Road near James Creek.
The Aitch pier sits in a cove on the Raystown Lake shoreline, and the listing address is Aitch Road in James Creek. Jim Cheney's travel article describes an old railroad bed that has been turned into a fishing pier. The article also notes birdwatching there, since much of the surrounding area is set aside as a bird nesting area.
The Visitors Bureau lists the site for shoreline fishing, with restroom facilities, picnic areas and a boat launch. Its listing gives the hours as dawn to dusk, with the season listed as year round. The bureau's 2021 blog post counts Aitch among the public boat launches for motorized boats on the lake.
- Old railroad bed converted into a fishing pier in a cove of the lake source
- Listed among the public boat launches for motorized boats on Raystown Lake source
- Visitors Bureau listing: restroom facilities, picnic areas and a boat launch source
- Army Corps posts boat launch status on its Facebook page during peak season source
“Here, an old railroad bed has been transformed into a fantastic fishing pier.”Jim Cheney, Uncovering PA, 10 June 2015
“There are several great public access points for fishing and swimming, including this fishing pier at Aitch.”Jim Cheney, Uncovering PA, 10 June 2015
“Aitch, James Creek, Tatman Run, Shy Beaver and Weaver Falls are the other public boat launches for motorized boats.”Liza Gutshall, Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau (raystown.org), 12 April 2021