Fairview Lake boating rules
No horsepower limit is listed for Fairview Lake in 58 Pa. Code §111.52(c), but other rules apply: slow, no-wake from the Fish and Boat Commission launch to the head of the cove. Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.52(c). Verified Oct. 4, 2026.
- Motors
- No horsepower limit listed
- Max horsepower
- None is listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.52(c)
- 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 +1 more rules
- 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 §111.52(c). The official text and posted signs control.
All rules for Fairview Lake
Slow, no-wake from the Fish and Boat Commission launch to the head of the cove.
Where: from the Commission boat launch to the head of the cove
Read the exact wording
Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed from the Commission boat launch to the head of the cove.
Ramps
| # | Name | Paved ramp | Trailer parking | Dock | ADA | Fee | Coordinates | Open in maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview Lake | Not listed | Yes | No | Not listed | No | 41.39528, -75.1925 | geoGoogleAppleOSM |
PFBC access data as of Aug. 27, 2026.
Before you go
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Questions
Can I use a gas motor on Fairview Lake?
Gas motors aren't banned, and no horsepower limit is listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.52(c). Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.52(c).
What is the horsepower limit on Fairview Lake?
None is listed in 58 Pa. Code §111.52(c). Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.52(c).
Are personal watercraft (PWCs, often called jet skis) allowed on Fairview Lake?
No lake-specific PWC rule found (statewide PWC rules apply). Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.52(c).
Is there a speed limit on Fairview Lake?
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 Fairview Lake?
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 Fairview Lake?
1 PFBC-verified public ramp is listed below, with coordinates.
Nearby lakes with the same motor rule
- Lake Wallenpaupack3.2 mi, straight-line
- Duck Harbor Pond24.6 mi, straight-line
- Lake Winola35.1 mi, straight-line
- Beltzville Lake43.3 mi, straight-line
- Harveys Lake45.1 mi, straight-line
Sources & verification
- § 111.52. Pike 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, Fairview Lake boating rules, verified Oct. 4, 2026.
https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/fairview-lake-pike-county/
Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · official text re-checked Nov. 1, 2026