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Where can I ride a PWC?

A personal watercraft.

PWCs fit the listed rules on 19 Pennsylvania lakes; on 3 more it depends on posted signs.

A Fits as is (22)

Your setup fits the listed motor limits.

• Allegheny ReservoirNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1)
• Beltzville LakeAllowed only where the park posts the lake open to motorboats without a horsepower limit. Check posted signs. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Blue Marsh LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.6(a)(1)
• Conneaut LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.20(b)
• Cowanesque LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.59(a)
• Crooked Creek LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.3(a)(1)
• Curwensville LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.17(c)
• Duck Harbor PondNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1)
• East Branch Clarion River LakeAllowed only where the park posts the lake open to motorboats without a horsepower limit. Check posted signs. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Fairview LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.52(c)
• Foster Joseph Sayers LakeAllowed only where the park posts the lake open to motorboats without a horsepower limit. Check posted signs. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Hammond LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.59(b)
• Harveys LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.40(c)(1)
• Lake LeBoeufNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.25(b)
• Lake WallenpaupackNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. PFBC lake page: Boating
• Lake WinolaNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.66(1)
• Loyalhanna LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.65(b)
• Raystown LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.31(b)(1)(i)
• Tioga LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.59(c)
• Tionesta LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.27(1)
• Treasure LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.17(a)(1)
• Youghiogheny River LakeNo lake-specific PWC rule found; statewide PWC rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.56(1)

C Boat allowed, bigger motor can't be used (11)

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.

• Bimini LakeThe 10 hp limit applies to a PWC's engine too; a bigger engine may not be used. 58 Pa. Code §111.17(b)
• Canadohta LakeThe 10 hp limit applies to a PWC's engine too; a bigger engine may not be used. 58 Pa. Code §111.20(a)
• Cross Creek LakeThe 10 hp limit applies to a PWC's engine too; a bigger engine may not be used. 58 Pa. Code §111.63
• Francis E. Walter ReservoirThe 10 hp limit applies to a PWC's engine too; a bigger engine may not be used. 58 Pa. Code §111.13(b)
• Keystone Lake (Armstrong Co.)The 20 hp limit applies to a PWC's engine too; a bigger engine may not be used. 58 Pa. Code §111.3(b)
• Lakeside PondThe 10 hp limit applies to a PWC's engine too; a bigger engine may not be used. 58 Pa. Code §111.58(c)
• Mahoning Creek LakeThe 10 hp limit applies to a PWC's engine too; a bigger engine may not be used. 58 Pa. Code §111.3(c)(1)
• Quaker LakeThe 7.5 hp limit applies to a PWC's engine too; a bigger engine may not be used. 58 Pa. Code §111.58(f)
• Shenango River LakeThe 20 hp limit applies to a PWC's engine too; a bigger engine may not be used. Different motor rules apply in part of this lake; see the lake page. 58 Pa. Code §111.43(a)(1)
• Sugar LakeThe 10 hp limit applies to a PWC's engine too; a bigger engine may not be used. 58 Pa. Code §111.20(d)
• Woodcock Creek LakeThe 20 hp limit applies to a PWC's engine too; a bigger engine may not be used. 58 Pa. Code §111.20(e)(1)

D Not allowed (108)

The listed rules don't allow this setup. The reason is shown for each lake.

• Beechwood LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Belmont LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Bessemer LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Black Moshannon LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Brady's LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Bradys Run LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Briar Creek LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Bruce LakeNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. DCNR Boating page: Delaware State Forest
• Canoe LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Canonsburg LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Chapman LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Children's LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Cloe LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Colyer LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Conemaugh River LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Cotrell LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Cowans Gap LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Cranberry Glade LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Donegal LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Doubling Gap LakeNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. DCNR Where to Boat table: Colonel Denning State Park
• Duman LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Dunlap Creek LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Dutch Fork LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• East Bangor LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• East LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Egypt Meadow LakeNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. DCNR Boating page: Delaware State Forest
• Fords LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Frances Slocum LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Fuller LakeNo boating is allowed on this lake. 58 Pa. Code §111.21
• George B. Stevenson ReservoirPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Giving PondPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Glade Run LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Gouldsboro LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Green Lick ReservoirPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Greenwood LakeNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. 58 Pa. Code §111.31(a)
• Halfway LakeNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. 58 Pa. Code §111.60
• Harris PondPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• High Point LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Hills Creek LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Holman LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Hopewell LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Hunters LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Justus Lake (Two Mile Run County Park)Personal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Kaercher Creek LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Kahle LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Kettle Creek LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Keystone Lake (Westmoreland Co.)Personal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Kline's ReservoirPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Kyle LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Lackawanna LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Lake ChillisquaquePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Lake JeanPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Lake MinisinkPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Lake NessmukPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Lake PerezPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Lake PleasantNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. 58 Pa. Code §111.25(c)
• Lake RedmanPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Lake SomersetPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Lake WilliamsPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Laurel Hill LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Laurel Lake (Cumberland Co.)Personal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Laurel Lake (Susquehanna Co.)Personal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(3)(iv)
• Leaser LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Levittown LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Little Elk LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Little Pine LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Locust LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Lower Lake (Promised Land State Park)Personal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Lower Woods PondPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Lyman Run LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Marsh Creek LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Mauch Chunk LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• McWilliams ReservoirPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Memorial LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Miller PondPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Minsi LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Opossum LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Parker LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Peck's PondPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Pinchot LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Poe LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Promised Land LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Raccoon LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Rose Valley LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Scotts Run LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Shawnee LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Shohola LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Shumans LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Speedwell Forge LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Stephen Foster LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Stevens LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Stoever's Dam LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Straight Run LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Struble LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Stump PondPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Tamarack LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Tobyhanna LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Tripp LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• Tuscarora LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• Twin LakesNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. 58 Pa. Code §111.52(a)
• Upper Gravel Pit (Fairview Gravel Pits)Personal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Upper Lake (New Milford Township)No motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. 58 Pa. Code §111.58(h)
• Upper Woods PondPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Virgin Run LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Walker LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)
• Whipple LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)
• White Deer LakePersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)
• White Oak PondPersonal watercraft are not allowed here. 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1) with §53.8(a)

F Check the rule text (13)

The rule text changed, our summary expired, or sources differ.

• Faylor LakeSources differ for this lake. Read the official text and the posted signs. 58 Pa. Code §135.41(c)(8)
• Glendale LakeThe official text changed or this summary expired. Read the official text. 58 Pa. Code §111.11
• Lake ArthurThe official text changed or this summary expired. Read the official text. 58 Pa. Code §111.10
• Lake MarburgThe official text changed or this summary expired. Read the official text. 58 Pa. Code §111.67(a)
• Lake NockamixonThe official text changed or this summary expired. Read the official text. 58 Pa. Code §111.9(a)
• Lake WilhelmThe official text changed or this summary expired. Read the official text. Different motor rules apply in part of this lake; see the lake page. 58 Pa. Code §111.43(b)
• Lily LakeSources differ for this lake. Read the official text and the posted signs. 58 Pa. Code §111.40(a)(1)
• Long PondSources differ for this lake. Read the official text and the posted signs. 58 Pa. Code §111.64(b)(1)
• Middle Creek LakeSources differ for this lake. Read the official text and the posted signs. 58 Pa. Code §135.41(c)(8)
• Mud Lake (Hartstown Swamp)Sources differ for this lake. Read the official text and the posted signs. 58 Pa. Code §135.41(c)(8)
• Prompton LakeThe official text changed or this summary expired. Read the official text. 58 Pa. Code §111.64(c)
• Pymatuning ReservoirThe official text changed or this summary expired. Read the official text. 58 Pa. Code §111.20(c)
• Yellow Creek LakeThe official text changed or this summary expired. Read the official text. 58 Pa. Code §111.32(b)

Rules are summaries. The official text and posted signs control. Check a different motor.