Lackawanna Lake
Reservoir in Pennsylvania · 208 acres · near Benton Township, North Abington Township
Lackawanna Lake has 3 boat ramps listed as public.
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2022 and 2023.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Motors: Electric motors only (as the agency lists it for all 3 launches; check the posted rules before you go)
Boating rules
- Electric motors only; slow, no-wake speed · all of Lackawanna Lake rule
From the boating rules map of Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission; Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Launches
- Bullhead Bay · Boat ramp · near Benton Township
- South Shore · Boat ramp · near North Abington Township
- Warming Hut · Boat ramp · near Benton Township
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Lackawanna Lake talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.