#23 of the LakePA 100 · North Central
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake
Centre County · North Central region · 1,730 acres
Big Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 1,730 acres as listed by the state park's boating page
- Boat traffic
- Busy water possible: no motor limit, so expect powerboats and wakes. As listed by 58 Pa. Code § 111.14, checked Oct 2026.
- Permit
- PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here. Paddling rules →
- Dam
- This lake is held back by a dam. Stay well away from the dam, spillway and outlet structures.
Where to put in
Bald Eagle Launch
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.01817, -77.64862 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Hunter Run East access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.04200, -77.63385 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Hunter Run West access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.04151, -77.63868 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Lower Green's Run access area
Ramp · paved ramp, pier, dock
41.01241, -77.67188 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Marina Launch
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.02937, -77.65424 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Roadside Parking (No Lot)
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Upper Green's Run access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.00404, -77.68327 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
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Winter/Summer access area
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
41.02850, -77.63707 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Access notices
No access notice on file (we last checked Oct 4, 2026). Check Bald Eagle State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Foster Joseph Sayers Lake
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake is number 23 on the LakePA 100: a 1,730-acre reservoir in Centre County, in our North Central region. Some sources list it as Sayers Lake and FJ Sayers Lake. That acreage is the figure given by the state park's boating page. It counts toward the Big Water tier, which means wind and long crossings can matter on a paddle here. Motors are not limited by size here, so expect powerboats and wakes. That rule is as listed by the county boating rules in 58 Pa. Code § 111.14. There are seven put-ins on our list for this lake, among them Bald Eagle Launch, Hunter Run East access area and Hunter Run West access area. Bald Eagle Launch has a paved ramp, a dock and parking listed as 10 spaces or more. At Fish and Boat Commission and state park launches your boat needs a Pennsylvania registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit. It is held back by a dam: stay well clear of the dam, the spillway and the outlet structures. Logging it moves you toward the North Central region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 17 miles from State College to the nearest put-in. 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 Foster Joseph Sayers Lake
Where do I put in at Foster Joseph Sayers Lake?
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake has seven listed put-ins: Bald Eagle Launch, Hunter Run East access area, Hunter Run West access area, Lower Green's Run access area and 3 more. Bald Eagle Launch is at 41.01817, -77.64862 with paved ramp, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Foster Joseph Sayers Lake?
Busy water possible: no motor limit, so expect powerboats and wakes. As listed by 58 Pa. Code § 111.14, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Foster Joseph Sayers Lake?
Yes, at the state park 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 Foster Joseph Sayers Lake?
1,730 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- 58 Pa. Code § 111.14 (Centre County) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Foster Joseph Sayers Dam, PA00005) — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — 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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