#9 of the LakePA 100 · Northwest
Glade Run Lake
Butler County · Northwest region · 52 acres
Quiet Water Small Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 52 acres as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page
- Boat traffic
- Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page, 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
Glade Run Access
Ramp · ramp, pier
40.71554, -79.90045 (about ±50 m)
Parking: Fewer than 10 spaces
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 PFBC PA Lakes page before you go.
About Glade Run Lake
Glade Run Lake holds spot 9 on the LakePA 100. It is a 52-acre reservoir in Butler County, part of the Northwest region. That acreage is the figure given by the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake. Under a hundred acres, it belongs to the Small Water tier. Gas motors are not allowed; you share the water only with electric-motor boats, so it counts as Quiet Water. (Boat rules as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake.) The one listed put-in is Glade Run Access, with a launch ramp, a pier and parking listed as fewer than 10 spaces. Launching at a Fish and Boat Commission or state park site requires a Pennsylvania boat registration or a PFBC or State Parks launch permit. A dam holds the water back, so keep well away from the dam, the spillway and any outlet structures. Logging it moves you toward the Northwest region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 19 miles from Pittsburgh. Check the operator's notices, the weather and posted signs before you launch.
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 Glade Run Lake
Where do I put in at Glade Run Lake?
Glade Run Lake has one listed put-in: Glade Run Access. Glade Run Access is at 40.71554, -79.90045 with ramp, pier; parking: Fewer than 10 spaces.
Are motorboats allowed on Glade Run Lake?
Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Glade Run 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 Glade Run Lake?
52 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page.
Sources
- PFBC lake page — 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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