#4 of the LakePA 100 · Northwest
Conneaut Lake
Crawford County · Northwest region · 929 acres
Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 929 acres as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map
- Boat traffic
- Busy water possible: no motor limit, so expect powerboats and wakes. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access map, checked Oct 2026.
- Permit
- PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here. Paddling rules →
Where to put in
Conneaut Lake access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.63873, -80.31189 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Fireman's Beach
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.60640, -80.30272 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
Run by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (access area). Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
N 1st St Boat launch
Ramp · ramp, dock
41.60379, -80.30134 (about ±50 m)
Run by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (access area). Check its rules. (PA's launch-permit rule applies at PFBC and state park/forest launches.)
Access notices
No access notice on file (we last checked Oct 4, 2026). Check PFBC PA Lakes page before you go.
About Conneaut Lake
Conneaut Lake is number 4 on the LakePA 100: a 929-acre lake in Crawford County, in our Northwest region. The acreage comes from the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map. Motors are not limited by size here, so expect powerboats and wakes. (Boat rules as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access data.) There are three put-ins on our list for this lake, among them Conneaut Lake access area, Fireman's Beach and N 1st St Boat launch. Conneaut Lake access area has a paved ramp, a dock and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. Launching at a Fish and Boat Commission or state park site requires a Pennsylvania boat registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit. Logging it moves you toward the Northwest region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 35 miles from Erie. Before you go, check posted signs, the weather and the operator's notices.
Rules for paddlers
Pennsylvania's paddler rules (permits, life jackets, whistle and light) are on one dated page. Paddling rules →
Safety
Paddling has real risks. Wear your life jacket. Pennsylvania requires it to be worn on canoes, kayaks and paddleboards from Nov 1 through Apr 30, and by children 12 and under all year. Check the weather, posted signs and the operator's notices before you launch. Stay well away from dams, spillways and outlet structures. You paddle at your own risk.
Nearby on the list
Straight-line distance between the lakes, not driving distance.
Questions about Conneaut Lake
Where do I put in at Conneaut Lake?
Conneaut Lake has three listed put-ins: Conneaut Lake access area, Fireman's Beach, N 1st St Boat launch. Conneaut Lake access area is at 41.63873, -80.31189 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Conneaut Lake?
Busy water possible: no motor limit, so expect powerboats and wakes. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's access map, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Conneaut Lake?
Yes, at the Fish and Boat Commission launch: a Pennsylvania boat registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit is required.
Source: PFBC, “Registration vs. Launch Permit”, checked 4 Oct 2026.
How big is Conneaut Lake?
929 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's PA Lakes map.
Sources
- PFBC PA Lakes map (lake layer) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- 58 Pa. Code § 111.20 — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USGS National Hydrography Dataset — checked Oct 4, 2026
Every fact on this page comes from these public sources. Posted signs and official notices always control.
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