---
title: "Conemaugh River Lake boating rules"
url: https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/conemaugh-river-lake/
verified: 2026-10-04
checked: 2026-11-01
verdict: "Electric motors only"
---

# Conemaugh River Lake boating rules

Gas (internal-combustion) motors may not be run on Conemaugh River Lake; electric motors are allowed. Personal watercraft aren't allowed. Sources: 58 Pa. Code §111.32(a)(2); 58 Pa. Code §111.65(a)(2). Verified Oct. 4, 2026.

## Rules

- Gas (internal-combustion) motors may not be operated (Indiana County section). — [58 Pa. Code §111.32(a)(2)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.32.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Gas (internal-combustion) motors may not be operated (Westmoreland County section). — [58 Pa. Code §111.65(a)(2)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.65.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Life jackets must be worn at all times on boats under 16 feet and on any canoe, kayak or paddleboard. (at all times) — [58 Pa. Code §111.32(a)(1)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.32.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Life jackets must be worn at all times on boats under 16 feet and on any canoe, kayak or paddleboard (Westmoreland County section). (at all times) — [58 Pa. Code §111.65(a)(1)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.65.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- A personal watercraft is defined by its internal-combustion engine, so PWCs can't be used where those engines are banned. — [58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter109/s109.3.html) — verified 2026-10-04

## Ramps

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

## Sources

- [§ 111.32. Indiana County.](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.32.html) (changes effective through 56 Pa.B. 5370 (August 8, 2026))
- [§ 111.65. Westmoreland County.](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.65.html) (changes effective through 56 Pa.B. 5370 (August 8, 2026))
- [§ 109.3. Personal watercraft.](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter109/s109.3.html) (changes effective through 56 Pa.B. 5370 (August 8, 2026))

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