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Which lakes fit my boat?
Enter your motor. We sort every lake by its listed rules and show the reason and the source for each.
Leave empty for a typical trolling motor under 1 kW. Trolling motor rated only in pounds of thrust? Check the motor's rated power (watts) on its label or manual.
A Fits as is
Your setup fits the listed motor limits.
B Fits on the electric motor only
Run only the electric motor{, at slow, no-wake}. A gas engine may stay on the boat but can't be run{ (Commission and DCNR waters)}.
C Boat allowed, bigger motor can't be used
Your boat may launch, but the motor above the limit may not be used (58 Pa. Code §107.1). On state-park lakes, check with the park office first.
D Not allowed
The listed rules don't allow this setup. The reason is shown for each lake.
E No lake-specific limit found
We found no lake-specific state limit. The owner may set its own rules.
F Check the rule text
The rule text changed, our summary expired, or sources differ.
Rules are summaries. The official text and posted signs control.
Ready-made checks
- Lakes for an electric-only boat
- Gas engine with an electric trolling motor
- Lakes for a 9.9 hp outboard
- Lakes for a 20 hp motor
- Lakes for a 25 hp motor
- Lakes for motors over 25 hp
- Where can I ride a PWC?
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