Lake Wallenpaupack Boating Rules

With the Lake Wallenpaupack boating season starting up, it's important to have a good understanding of the Rules and Regulations as it pertains to the lake. Did you know that in addition to the rules setforth by the PA Fish & Boat Commission, Wayne and Pike counties also have special boating regulations? We've outlined them in the article below. We hope every boater, whether an avid angler or not, takes the time to become familiar with these rules to ensure a safe and peaceful 2025 season.

1. Waterskiing is prohibited on weekends and holidays at the western end of the lake between a line about 200 yards east of Cairn’s Island, as marked by buoys, and the Ledgedale Recreation Area.
2. Kiteskiing and parasailing are prohibited on weekends and holidays at all locations. Kiteskiing and parasailing are prohibited between the Ledgedale Campsite and the Kipp Island/Wallenpaupack Lake Estates cement boat launch ramp.
3. The area extending 100 feet out from the shoreline shall be considered a special anchorage area. Boats anchored or moored within this area shall be exempt from showing the all-around anchor light between sunset and sunrise, but shall be lighted sufficiently by a shore light to warn an approaching boat of their presence. Boats anchored within this special anchorage area not so lighted from the shore, and boats anchored outside this special anchorage area shall comply with §  97.4 (relating to signals to attract attention) and show the required light from sunset to sunrise. Shore lights shall be screened so that the operator of an approaching boat is not blinded.
4. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
   • • On Wallenpaupack Creek
     • From the Ledgedale Bridge to a point approximately 1,000 feet downstream
     • From the dam to a point approximately 600 feet south
     • Between Cairn’s Island and the Pike County shore line
5. Boats are limited to 45 mph from sunrise to sunset on weekends and holidays from the Saturday before Memorial Day to Labor Day.
6. Boats are limited to 25 mph between sunset and sunrise.

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