{
    "name": "Pymatuning Reservoir",
    "slug": "pymatuning-reservoir",
    "url": "https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/pymatuning-reservoir/",
    "counties": [
        "Crawford"
    ],
    "motor_class": "hp_limit",
    "verdict": "Check official text",
    "hp_max": 20,
    "kw_max_ours": 14.9000000000000003552713678800500929355621337890625,
    "kw_note": "≈ 14.9 kW, our conversion (hp × 0.7457)",
    "pwc": "prohibited",
    "pwc_label": "PWCs not allowed",
    "electric_slow_no_wake": false,
    "state": "changed",
    "sources_differ": null,
    "cross_border": "Part of this lake is in Ohio; Ohio rules apply in Ohio waters.",
    "acres": 13920,
    "acres_source": "PFBC Lakes Point 202411, AreaAcres",
    "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
    "official_text_rechecked": "2026-11-01",
    "answer": "Motors up to 20 hp are allowed on Pymatuning Reservoir; a boat with a bigger motor may launch, but that motor can't be used — check with the park office first. PWCs aren't allowed on this state-park lake. Sources: 58 Pa. Code §111.20(c); DCNR Pymatuning State Park. Verified Oct. 4, 2026.",
    "facts": [
        {
            "id": "pymatuning-reservoir#1",
            "kind": "ice_permitted",
            "summary": "Gas (internal-combustion) motors are allowed, within the horsepower limit.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "§111.20(c)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §111.20(c)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.20.html",
            "quote": "The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "pymatuning-reservoir#2",
            "kind": "hp",
            "summary": "Motors over 20 hp may not be used.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "§111.20(c)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §111.20(c)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/s111.20.html",
            "quote": "The use of motors in excess of 20 horsepower is prohibited.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": 20,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "pymatuning-reservoir#3",
            "kind": "hp",
            "summary": "DCNR lists a 20 hp motor limit.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "DCNR Where to Boat table: Pymatuning State Park",
            "citation": "DCNR Where to Boat table: Pymatuning State Park",
            "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/boating/where-to-boat",
            "quote": "Pymatuning State Park | 20 hp | 17,088 acres",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": 20,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "pymatuning-reservoir#4",
            "kind": "hp",
            "summary": "DCNR's park page: maximum 20 hp motors (DCNR writes \"20 hp/15 kWh\").",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "DCNR Pymatuning State Park boating page",
            "citation": "DCNR Pymatuning State Park boating page",
            "source_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/pymatuning-state-park/boating",
            "quote": "Maximum 20 hp/15 kWh motors permitted",
            "statewide_rule_applied": false,
            "hp": 20,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-10-05",
            "state": "changed"
        },
        {
            "id": "pymatuning-reservoir#5",
            "kind": "hp",
            "summary": "The limit counts electric motors too. A boat with a bigger motor may still launch, but that motor may not be used.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "58 Pa. Code §107.1",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §107.1",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter107/s107.1.html",
            "quote": "On waters where horsepower limitations are prescribed, as set forth in Chapter 111 (relating to special regulations counties), horsepower limitations apply to both internal combustion motors and electric motors. Boats with motors larger than the maximum horsepower shall be permitted but the motors may not be used.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": true,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "pymatuning-reservoir#6",
            "kind": "hp",
            "summary": "The limit applies to electric motors too: no electric motor above 20 hp or its kilowatt equivalent (about 14.9 kW, our conversion).",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "58 Pa. Code §107.2(1)",
            "citation": "58 Pa. Code §107.2(1)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter107/s107.2.html",
            "quote": "On waters where horsepower limitations are prescribed in Chapter 111, electric motors in excess of maximum horsepower limitations or equivalent kilowatt ratings shall not be used.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": true,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "pymatuning-reservoir#7",
            "kind": "hp",
            "summary": "State park rule: no gas engines totalling more than the posted maximum horsepower without DCNR's written permission.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(1)",
            "citation": "17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(1)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/017/chapter11/s11.219.html",
            "quote": "(1) Operating a boat powered by one or more internal combustion engines totaling more than the posted maximum horsepower.",
            "statewide_rule_applied": true,
            "hp": null,
            "mph": null,
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        },
        {
            "id": "pymatuning-reservoir#8",
            "kind": "pwc",
            "summary": "Personal watercraft are not allowed: this state park lake is not listed as open to motorboats without a horsepower limit.",
            "conditions": null,
            "locator": "17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)",
            "citation": "17 Pa. Code §11.219(f)(3)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/017/chapter11/s11.219.html",
            "quote": "(3) Operating personal watercraft unless the body of water is posted as being open to motorboats without a limit on horsepower.",
            "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": [
        {
            "id": "sw-pymatuning-ohio-permit",
            "summary": "At Pymatuning State Park, a valid Ohio launching permit satisfies the state park launching rule.",
            "locator": "17 Pa. Code §11.219(i)(4)(ii)",
            "citation": "17 Pa. Code §11.219(i)(4)(ii)",
            "source_url": "https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/017/chapter11/s11.219.html",
            "quote": "(ii) Pymatuning State Park. To an operator of watercraft at Pymatuning State Park if a valid launching permit has been issued for the watercraft by the State of Ohio.",
            "verified_at": "2026-10-04",
            "last_confirmed_at": "2026-11-01",
            "state": "ok"
        }
    ],
    "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."
}