Rivers and Lakes In PA
North Central Area

The lakes in PA in the PA wilds and north central region of the state offer fishing and boating opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.

The Allegheny River runs through a good portion of this region down to the Pittsburgh PA area.

Water skiiers can enjoy various skiing opportunities in this area of Pennsylvania.

In winter, you’ll love the gorgeous views of the frozen water as it turns to sparkling crystal glass that dances in the sun.

Take in the serenity and peacefulness of the water in winter.


Allegheny River

Allegheny County
Armstrong County PA
Clarion County PA
Forest County
Potter County PA
Venango County PA
Warren County

At “The Point” in Pittsburgh, it meets the Monongahela River and forms the Ohio River.

Warren, Forest and Venango counties give the Allegheny River its “Wild and Scenic River” distinction.

  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Rowboating
  • Sailboating
  • Kayaking

Beechwood Lake
Harrison Valley PA, Tioga County PA

  • 67 acres
  • Fishing
  • Boating – 1 launch

C. F. Walker Lake
Snyder County PA

  • 239 acres
  • Fishing
  • Boating – 1 launch

Cowanesque Lake
Tioga PA

  • 1,085 acres
  • Swimming
  • Boating
lake in Pennsylvania glistening in the sun with mountains behind

East Branch Lake & Dam
Elk State Park
Wilcox PA 15870

  • 1160 acres
  • Fishing
  • Boating – 1 launch
  • Water skiing
  • Ice fishing
  • Ice boating

George B. Stevenson Reservoir
Sinnemahoning State Park
Cameron and Potter Counties
Emporium PA 16720

  • 142 acres
  • Fishing
  • Boating – 1 launch
  • Ice fishing

Halfway Lake
RB Winter State Park
Union County PA

  • Fishing
  • Swimming Memorial Day to Labor Day
  • Ice Fishing

Hills Creek Lake
Hills Creek State Park
Tioga County

Open all year

  • Fishing
  • Ice fishing
  • Boating – small sailboats, canoes
  • Boat launch
  • Swimming Memorial Day to Labor Day

Kettle Creek Reservoir
Kettle Creek State Park
Clinton County

Open all year

  • Boating – 1 launch
  • Sailing
  • Fishing
  • Swimming Memorial Day to Labor Day
waves washing on the sand beach with blue water and green mountains in PA

Kettle Creek
Ole Bull State Park
Potter County

Open year round

  • Fishing
  • Swimming Memorial Day to Labor Day

Lake Augusta
Shikellamy State Park
Union and Northumberland Counties

  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Boat launch

Lake Nessmuk
Tioga County

  • 60 acres
  • Fishing
  • Boating – 1 launch

Laurel Run Reservoir

St Marys PA 15857
Elk County PA

  • Fishing

Little Pine Lake
Little Pine State Park

Open all year

  • Boating – 1 launch
  • Rentals of paddleboats, canoes, rowboats
  • Fishing
  • Ice skating

Lyman Lake
Lyman Run State Park
Potter County

Open year round

  • Fishing
  • Boating – 1 launch
  • Swimming Memorial Day to Labor Day
blue Pennsylvania river water by mountains with a blue sky and white clouds overhead

Rose Valley Lake
Lycoming County

  • 389 acres
  • Fishing
  • Boating – 3 launches

Tioga-Hammond Lakes
Tioga PA

  • Swimming
  • Boating

West Branch Susquehanna River

Runs through the counties of:

  • Cambria
    Cameron
    Centre
      Clearfield
    Clinton
    Indiana
    Lycoming
    Montour
    Potter
    Sullivan
    Tioga
    Union
  •  Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Motor boating
  • Fishing

Have fun enjoying the rivers and lakes in PA in the north central Pennsylvania region!


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