Duck Harbor Pond boating rules
No horsepower limit is listed for Duck Harbor Pond in 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1), but other rules apply: a boat may tow only one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays. Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1). Verified Oct. 4, 2026.
- Motors
- No horsepower limit listed
- Max horsepower
- None is listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1)
- Electric boats
- No lake-specific electric rule listed
- PWCs
- No lake-specific PWC rule found (statewide PWC rules apply)
- Speed limits
- Slow, no-wake — between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m.
- Towing / skiing
- A boat may tow only one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays.
- Paperwork
- Motorboats (gas or electric): registration required. PFBC: Register/Title a Boat A boat registered in its home state is fine while visiting. 58 Pa. Code §93.11(c)
- Boating Safety Education Certificate: required for PWCs, and for motors over 25 hp if born on or after Jan. 1, 1982. PFBC: Apply for a Boating Safety Education Certificate
- Unpowered boats: registration, a PFBC launch permit or a DCNR launch permit. PFBC: Launch Permit vs. Unpowered Boat Registration
- Ramps
- 1 PFBC-verified ramp
- Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · official text re-checked Nov. 1, 2026
Summary of 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1). The official text and posted signs control.
All rules for Duck Harbor Pond
Gas (internal-combustion) motors are allowed.
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The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted.
A boat may tow only one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays.
When: weekends and holidays
Season: Saturday preceding Memorial Day to Labor Day
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A boat may not tow more than one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays from the Saturday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Slow, no-wake from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m.
When: between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m.
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The speed of boats is limited to slow, no wake speed between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m.
Ramps
| # | Name | Paved ramp | Trailer parking | Dock | ADA | Fee | Coordinates | Open in maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck Harbor | Not listed | Yes | No | Not listed | No | 41.75067, -75.21315 | geoGoogleAppleOSM |
PFBC access data as of Aug. 27, 2026.
Before you go
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Questions
Can I use a gas motor on Duck Harbor Pond?
Gas motors aren't banned, and no horsepower limit is listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1). Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1).
What is the horsepower limit on Duck Harbor Pond?
None is listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1). Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1).
Are personal watercraft (PWCs, often called jet skis) allowed on Duck Harbor Pond?
No lake-specific PWC rule found (statewide PWC rules apply). Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(1).
Is there a speed limit on Duck Harbor Pond?
Slow, no-wake — between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m.. Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.64(a)(3).
Do I need a permit to launch on Duck Harbor Pond?
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 Duck Harbor Pond?
1 PFBC-verified public ramp is listed below, with coordinates.
Nearby lakes with the same motor rule
- Lake Wallenpaupack23.6 mi, straight-line
- Fairview Lake24.6 mi, straight-line
- Lake Winola36.7 mi, straight-line
- Harveys Lake51.2 mi, straight-line
- Beltzville Lake65.1 mi, straight-line
Sources & verification
- § 111.64. Wayne 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, Duck Harbor Pond boating rules, verified Oct. 4, 2026.
https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/duck-harbor-pond/
Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · official text re-checked Nov. 1, 2026