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Allegheny Reservoir boating rules

Warren and McKean counties

No horsepower limit is listed for Allegheny Reservoir in 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1), but other rules apply: mcKean County section: slow, no-wake in Chappel, Morrison Run, Willow and Sugar bays, at Elijah Run launch, from Kiasutha to above Red Bridge, and in buoyed areas. Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1). Verified Oct. 4, 2026.

No horsepower limit listedin 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1)
Motors
No horsepower limit listed
Max horsepower
None is listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1)
Electric boats
No lake-specific electric rule listed
PWCs
No lake-specific PWC rule found (statewide PWC rules apply)
Speed limits
No mph limit listed
Towing / skiing
No lake-specific towing rule listed +5 more rules
Paperwork
Ramps
No PFBC-verified ramp listed — see agency notes
Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · official text re-checked Nov. 1, 2026

Summary of 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1). The official text and posted signs control.

All rules for Allegheny Reservoir

Part of this lake is in New York; New York rules apply in New York waters.

  • McKean County section: slow, no-wake in Chappel, Morrison Run, Willow and Sugar bays, at Elijah Run launch, from Kiasutha to above Red Bridge, and in buoyed areas.

    Where: Chappel Bay; Morrison Run Bay; Kiasutha sewer plant to above Red Bridge; Willow Bay; Sugar Bay; Elijah Run boat launch; other buoyed no-wake areas

    58 Pa. Code §111.42(1) · Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · re-checked Nov. 1, 2026

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    Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas: (i) Chappel Bay. (ii) Morrison Run Bay. (iii) From the sewer plant at Kiasutha to the headwaters above Red Bridge. (iv) Willow Bay. (v) Sugar Bay. (vi) Elijah Run boat launch. (vii) Other coves, bays, inlets, arms and areas marked with slow, no-wake buoys.

  • Warren County section: slow, no-wake near camping and launch areas and in Dew Drop, Wolf Run, Hodge (both branches), Cornplanter, Billies and Willow bays.

    Where: near camping and boat launch areas; Dew Drop Bay; Wolf Run Bay; Hodge Bay (North and South Branch); Cornplanter Bay; Billies Bay; Willow Bay from the boat launch ramp

    58 Pa. Code §111.62(1) · Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · re-checked Nov. 1, 2026

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    Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas: (i) In the vicinity of camping areas and boat launch areas. (ii) Dew Drop Bay. (iii) Wolf Run Bay. (iv) Hodge Bay, North and South Branch. (v) Cornplanter Bay. (vi) Billies Bay. (vii) Willow Bay beginning at the boat launch ramp.

  • Slow, no-wake in any other cove, bay, inlet or arm marked with no-wake buoys.

    Where: other coves, bays, inlets, arms and areas marked with slow, no-wake buoys

    58 Pa. Code §111.62(1)(viii) · Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · re-checked Nov. 1, 2026

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    (viii) Other coves, bays, inlets, arms and areas marked with slow, no-wake buoys.

  • Life jackets must be worn at all times on boats under 16 feet and on any canoe, kayak or paddleboard (McKean County section).

    When: at all times

    58 Pa. Code §111.42(2) · Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · re-checked Nov. 1, 2026

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    Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

  • Life jackets must be worn at all times on boats under 16 feet and on any canoe, kayak or paddleboard (Warren County section).

    When: at all times

    58 Pa. Code §111.62(2) · Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · re-checked Nov. 1, 2026

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    Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

We did not find a public access point for this lake in our sources. The rules still apply to anyone boating here.

Ramps

N2 mi
Simplified outline from PFBC lake data. Not for navigation.

PFBC's access data lists no verified public ramp on this lake.

PFBC access data as of Aug. 27, 2026.

Before you go

Conditions change. Water levels, drawdowns, closures and algae advisories are posted by the agencies, not by us. Check before you leave:

Questions

Can I use a gas motor on Allegheny Reservoir?

Gas motors aren't banned, and no horsepower limit is listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1). Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1).

What is the horsepower limit on Allegheny Reservoir?

None is listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1). Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1).

Are personal watercraft (PWCs, often called jet skis) allowed on Allegheny Reservoir?

No lake-specific PWC rule found (statewide PWC rules apply). Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.42(1).

Is there a speed limit on Allegheny Reservoir?

No mph limit is listed for this lake. Statewide, boats must go slow, no-wake within 100 feet of shore, docks, launch ramps, swimmers and anchored boats. Source: 58 Pa. Code §103.3(a).

Do I need a permit to launch on Allegheny Reservoir?

Motorboats must be registered; unpowered boats at PFBC and state park or forest access areas need a registration or launch permit. Source: PFBC: Launch Permit vs. Unpowered Boat Registration.

Where can I launch on Allegheny Reservoir?

PFBC's access data lists no verified public ramp here.

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Sources & verification

  • § 111.42. McKean County. — fetched Oct. 4, 2026, re-checked Nov. 1, 2026. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects changes effective through 56 Pa.B. 5370 (August 8, 2026).
  • § 111.62. Warren County. — fetched Oct. 4, 2026, re-checked Nov. 1, 2026. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects changes effective through 56 Pa.B. 5370 (August 8, 2026).

How to cite: PA Lake Rules Atlas, lakepennsylvania.org, Allegheny Reservoir boating rules, verified Oct. 4, 2026.

https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/allegheny-reservoir-warren-county/
Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · official text re-checked Nov. 1, 2026