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Gas engine with an electric trolling motor

A gas outboard plus a trolling motor under 1 kW. We test a 115 hp gas engine and a 0.9 kW trolling motor.

A gas engine with a trolling motor fits as is on 22 Pennsylvania lakes and on the electric motor alone on 99 more.

A Fits as is (22)

Your setup fits the listed motor limits.

• Allegheny ReservoirNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1)
• Beltzville LakeUnlimited horsepower (as listed by DCNR). DCNR Where to Boat table: Beltzville State Park
• Blue Marsh LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.6(a)(1); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.6(a)(1)
• Conneaut LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.20(b); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.20(b)
• Cowanesque LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.59(a); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.59(a)
• Crooked Creek LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.3(a)(1); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.3(a)(1)
• Curwensville LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.17(c); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.17(c)
• Duck Harbor PondNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1)
• East Branch Clarion River LakeUnlimited horsepower (as listed by DCNR). DCNR Where to Boat table: Elk State Park
• Fairview LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.52(c); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.52(c)
• Foster Joseph Sayers LakeUnlimited horsepower (as listed by DCNR). DCNR Where to Boat table: Bald Eagle State Park
• Hammond LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.59(b); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.59(b)
• Harveys LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.40(c)(1); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.40(c)(1)
• Lake LeBoeufNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.25(b); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.25(b)
• Lake WallenpaupackNo horsepower limit listed in PFBC lake page: Boating; other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. PFBC lake page: Boating
• Lake WinolaNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.66(1); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.66(1)
• Loyalhanna LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.65(b); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.65(b)
• Raystown LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.31(b)(1)(i); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.31(b)(1)(i)
• Tioga LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.59(c); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.59(c)
• Tionesta LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.27(1); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.27(1)
• Treasure LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.17(a)(1); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.17(a)(1)
• Youghiogheny River LakeNo horsepower limit listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.56(1); other lake rules apply. Extra lake rules apply. 58 Pa. Code §111.56(1)

B Fits on the electric motor only (99)

Run only the electric motor. A gas engine may stay on the boat but can't be run.

• Beechwood LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Belmont LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Bessemer LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Black Moshannon LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Brady's LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §135.41(c)(8)
• Bradys Run LakeFits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.4(b)
• Briar Creek LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Canoe LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Canonsburg LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Chapman LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Children's LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Cloe LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Colyer LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Conemaugh River LakeFits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.32(a)(2)
• Cotrell LakeFits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.58(a)
• Cowans Gap LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Cranberry Glade LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §135.41(c)(8)
• Donegal LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Duman LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Dunlap Creek LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Dutch Fork LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• East Bangor LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• East LakeFits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.58(b)
• Fords LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Frances Slocum LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• George B. Stevenson ReservoirFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Giving PondFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Glade Run LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Gouldsboro LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Green Lick ReservoirFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Harris PondFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• High Point LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Hills Creek LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Holman LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Hopewell LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Hunters LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Justus Lake (Two Mile Run County Park)Fits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.61(1)
• Kaercher Creek LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Kahle LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Kettle Creek LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Keystone Lake (Westmoreland Co.)Fits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Kline's ReservoirFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Kyle LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Lackawanna LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Lake ChillisquaqueFits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.47(1)
• Lake JeanFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Lake MinisinkFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Lake NessmukFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Lake PerezFits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.31(c)
• Lake RedmanFits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.67(b)(1)
• Lake SomersetFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Lake WilliamsFits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.67(c)(1)
• Laurel Hill LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Laurel Lake (Cumberland Co.)Fits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Laurel Lake (Susquehanna Co.)Fits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(1)
• Leaser LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Levittown LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Little Elk LakeFits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.58(e)
• Little Pine LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Locust LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Lower Lake (Promised Land State Park)Fits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Lower Woods PondFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Lyman Run LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Marsh Creek LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Mauch Chunk LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• McWilliams ReservoirFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Memorial LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Miller PondFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Minsi LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Opossum LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Parker LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Peck's PondFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Pinchot LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Poe LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Promised Land LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Raccoon LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Rose Valley LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Scotts Run LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Shawnee LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Shohola LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §135.41(c)(8)
• Shumans LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §135.41(c)(8)
• Speedwell Forge LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Stephen Foster LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Stevens LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Stoever's Dam LakeFits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.38
• Straight Run LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Struble LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Stump PondFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Tamarack LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Tobyhanna LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Tripp LakeFits if you run only the electric motor; gas motors may not be run here. 58 Pa. Code §111.58(g)
• Tuscarora LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• Upper Gravel Pit (Fairview Gravel Pits)Fits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Upper Woods PondFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Virgin Run LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Walker LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)
• Whipple LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• White Deer LakeFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)
• White Oak PondFits if you run only the electric motor, at slow, no-wake speed. 58 Pa. Code §53.8(a)

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 boat is allowed, but the motor above the limit may not be used (58 Pa. Code §107.1). 58 Pa. Code §107.1
• Canadohta LakeThe boat is allowed, but the motor above the limit may not be used (58 Pa. Code §107.1). 58 Pa. Code §107.1
• Cross Creek LakeThe boat is allowed, but the motor above the limit may not be used (58 Pa. Code §107.1). 58 Pa. Code §107.1
• Francis E. Walter ReservoirThe boat is allowed, but the motor above the limit may not be used (58 Pa. Code §107.1). 58 Pa. Code §107.1
• Keystone Lake (Armstrong Co.)The boat is allowed, but the motor above the limit may not be used (58 Pa. Code §107.1). 58 Pa. Code §107.1
• Lakeside PondThe boat is allowed, but the motor above the limit may not be used (58 Pa. Code §107.1). 58 Pa. Code §107.1
• Mahoning Creek LakeThe boat is allowed, but the motor above the limit may not be used (58 Pa. Code §107.1). 58 Pa. Code §107.1
• Quaker LakeThe boat is allowed, but the motor above the limit may not be used (58 Pa. Code §107.1). 58 Pa. Code §107.1
• Shenango River LakeAllowed, but in the zone where the 20 hp limit applies the larger motor 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 boat is allowed, but the motor above the limit may not be used (58 Pa. Code §107.1). 58 Pa. Code §107.1
• Woodcock Creek LakeThe boat is allowed, but the motor above the limit may not be used (58 Pa. Code §107.1). 58 Pa. Code §107.1

D Not allowed (9)

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

• Bruce LakeNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. DCNR Boating page: Delaware State Forest
• Doubling Gap LakeNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. DCNR Where to Boat table: Colonel Denning State Park
• Egypt Meadow LakeNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. DCNR Boating page: Delaware State Forest
• Fuller LakeNo boating is allowed on this lake. 58 Pa. Code §111.21
• 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
• Lake PleasantNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. 58 Pa. Code §111.25(c)
• Twin LakesNo motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. 58 Pa. Code §111.52(a)
• Upper Lake (New Milford Township)No motors of any kind are allowed, gas or electric. 58 Pa. Code §111.58(h)

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.