Raystown Ray

Raystown Ray is Pennsylvania’s very own lake monster, reported from the deep, serpentine waters of Raystown Lake. Descriptions range from a dark, serpentine creature with a long neck to a massive fish-like silhouette trailing ripples far behind. The legend gained steam in the early 2000s with alleged sonar images showing large, moving shapes. Local officials mostly treat it as a playful tourist curiosity, attributing sightings to large schools of fish, submerged logs, or even diving beavers. Still, Raystown Ray has become a minor regional mascot, proving that even modern, man-made reservoirs can quickly develop myths of mysterious giants lurking in their hidden depths.