Upper Lake (New Milford Township) boating rules
No motors of any kind, gas or electric, may be used on Upper Lake (New Milford Township). Paddle and sail boats need a registration or a launch permit. Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.58(h). Verified Oct. 4, 2026.
- Motors
- No motors
- Max horsepower
- Not applicable
- Electric boats
- No lake-specific electric rule listed
- PWCs
- PWCs not allowed
- Speed limits
- No mph limit listed
- Towing / skiing
- No lake-specific towing rule listed
- 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
- No PFBC-verified ramp listed — see agency notes
- Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · official text re-checked Nov. 1, 2026
Summary of 58 Pa. Code §111.58(h). The official text and posted signs control.
All rules for Upper Lake (New Milford Township)
No motors of any kind, gas or electric.
Read the exact wording
It is unlawful to operate a boat powered by a motor.
Statewide rules that apply here
A personal watercraft is defined by its internal-combustion engine, so PWCs can't be used where those engines are banned.
Read the exact wording
(1) Uses an internal combustion motor powering a water jet pump as its primary source of motive propulsion.
We did not find a public access point for this lake in our sources. The rules still apply to anyone boating here.
Ramps
PFBC's access data lists no verified public ramp on this lake.
PFBC access data as of Aug. 27, 2026.
Before you go
Conditions change. Water levels, drawdowns, closures and algae advisories are posted by the agencies, not by us. Check before you leave:
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Questions
Can I use a gas motor on Upper Lake (New Milford Township)?
No. Source: 58 Pa. Code §111.58(h).
Are personal watercraft (PWCs, often called jet skis) allowed on Upper Lake (New Milford Township)?
PWCs not allowed. Source: 58 Pa. Code §109.3(a)(1).
Is there a speed limit on Upper Lake (New Milford Township)?
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 Upper Lake (New Milford Township)?
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 Upper Lake (New Milford Township)?
PFBC's access data lists no verified public ramp here.
Nearby lakes with the same motor rule
- Egypt Meadow Lake43.6 mi, straight-line
- Bruce Lake44.6 mi, straight-line
- Twin Lakes53.4 mi, straight-line
- Halfway Lake94.1 mi, straight-line
- Greenwood Lake132 mi, straight-line
Sources & verification
- § 111.58. Susquehanna 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).
- § 109.3. Personal watercraft. — 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, Upper Lake (New Milford Township) boating rules, verified Oct. 4, 2026.
https://lakepennsylvania.org/lakes/upper-lake-susquehanna-county/
Verified Oct. 4, 2026 · official text re-checked Nov. 1, 2026