{
    "name": "Peck's Pond",
    "slug": "pecks-pond",
    "url": "https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/pecks-pond/",
    "counties": [
        "Pike"
    ],
    "motor_class": "electric_only",
    "verdict": "Electric motors only",
    "hp_max": null,
    "kw_max_ours": null,
    "kw_note": null,
    "pwc": "prohibited",
    "pwc_label": "PWCs not allowed",
    "electric_slow_no_wake": true,
    "state": "ok",
    "sources_differ": null,
    "cross_border": null,
    "acres": 300,
    "acres_source": "PFBC Lakes Point 202411, AreaAcres",
    "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
    "official_text_rechecked": "2026-11-01",
    "answer": "Peck's Pond is state forest water, where only electric motors may propel a boat; electric boats stay at slow, no-wake. Personal watercraft aren't allowed. Sources: 17 Pa. Code §21.109(c); DCNR Boating page: Delaware State Forest. Verified Oct. 4, 2026.",
    "facts": [
        {
            "id": "pecks-pond#1",
            "kind": "motor",
            "summary": "On state forest waters, only electric motors may be used to propel a boat.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "17 Pa. Code §21.109(c)",
            "citation": "17 Pa. Code §21.109(c)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/017/chapter21/s21.109.html",
            "quote": "(c) Prohibition. The use of a motor type other than electric motor for propulsion of motorized watercraft is prohibited.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "pecks-pond#2",
            "kind": "motor",
            "summary": "DCNR lists this lake among Delaware State Forest boating waters where electric motors are permitted.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "DCNR Boating page: Delaware State Forest",
            "citation": "DCNR Boating page: Delaware State Forest",
            "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/boating",
            "quote": "There are thirteen lakes and ponds within the Delaware State Forest. Boat launches are located at: White Deer Lake Peck's Pond (two launches, also used by ice boats) Little Mud Pond Lake Minisink Electric motors are permitted on all water in Delaware State Forest except in the following natural areas: Bruce Lake Egypt Meadows Lake Pine Lake Little Mud Pond Natural Area Pond",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "pecks-pond#3",
            "kind": "speed_limit",
            "summary": "Electric-powered boats: slow, no-wake speed only.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §107.2(1.1)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter107/s107.2.html",
            "quote": "(1.1) Boats propelled by electric motors where boating is permitted and internal combustion engines are prohibited shall not be operated at greater than slow, no-wake speed.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": true,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "pecks-pond#4",
            "kind": "other",
            "summary": "A gas engine may stay attached to the boat, but it may not be run.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "58 Pa. Code §107.2(2)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §107.2(2)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter107/s107.2.html",
            "quote": "(2) Internal combustion engines attached to or installed in boats need not be removed, but the operation of engines is specifically prohibited.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": true,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "pecks-pond#5",
            "kind": "pwc",
            "summary": "A personal watercraft is defined by its internal-combustion engine, so PWCs can't be used where those engines are banned.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter109/s109.3.html",
            "quote": "(1) Uses an internal combustion motor powering a water jet pump as its primary source of motive propulsion.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": true,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        }
    ],
    "lake_specific_statewide_rules": [],
    "ramps": [],
    "access_data_as_of": "20260827",
    "agency_ramp_notes": [],
    "license": "Rule summaries CC BY 4.0; ramp data PFBC",
    "disclaimer": "Summaries, not legal advice. The official text and posted signs control."
}