---
title: "Laurel Lake boating rules"
url: https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/laurel-lake-susquehanna-county/
verified: 2026-10-04
checked: 2026-11-01
verdict: "Electric motors only"
---

# Laurel Lake boating rules

Gas (internal-combustion) motors may not be run on Laurel Lake; electric motors are allowed. Personal watercraft aren't allowed. Sources: 58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(1); 58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(2); 58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(3)(iv). Verified Oct. 4, 2026.

## Rules

- Gas (internal-combustion) motors are prohibited, except for resident property owners (see next rule). — [58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(1)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.58.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Only resident property owners and their immediate family may run gas motors, up to 60 hp. Visitors: electric or no motor. — [58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(2)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.58.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- No one may operate a motor rated over 60 hp. — [58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(2)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.58.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- A boat may tow only one boat-towed device. — [58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(3)(i)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.58.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Upper lake: slow, no-wake, except that noon to 6 p.m. up to two gas-powered boats at a time may go faster inside the marked zone. (noon until 6 p.m.; Upper Lake; marked boat operating zone) — [58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(3)(ii)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.58.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Upper lake: no skiing or towing and slow, no-wake everywhere from 6 p.m. until noon the next day. (6 p.m. until noon of the following day; Upper Lake) — [58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(3)(ii)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.58.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Lower lake: no skiing or towing, and slow, no-wake at all times. (at any time; Lower Lake) — [58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(3)(iii)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.58.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- Personal watercraft (PWCs) are not allowed. — [58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(3)(iv)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.58.html) — verified 2026-10-04
- During the authorized hours, gas-powered boats running above slow, no-wake have priority in the marked zone. (marked boat operating zone) — [58 Pa. Code §111.58(d)(4)](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.58.html) — verified 2026-10-04

## Ramps

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

## Sources

- [§ 111.58. Susquehanna County.](https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.58.html) (changes effective through 56 Pa.B. 5370 (August 8, 2026))

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