#41 of the LakePA 100 · Northeast
Gouldsboro Lake
Monroe and Wayne counties · Northeast region · 250 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 250 acres as listed by the state park's boating page
- Boat traffic
- Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the state park's boating 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
Gouldsboro State Park
Ramp · ramp, pier
41.22573, -75.45787 (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 Gouldsboro State Park alerts (DCNR) before you go.
About Gouldsboro Lake
Gouldsboro Lake is number 41 on the LakePA 100: a 250-acre reservoir in Monroe and Wayne counties, in our Northeast region. That acreage is the figure given by the state park's boating page. Only paddle craft and electric-motor boats may use it, so it counts as Quiet Water. That rule is as listed by the state park's boating page. The one listed put-in is Gouldsboro State Park, with a launch ramp, a pier 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. A dam holds the water back, so keep well away from the dam, the spillway and any outlet structures. It counts toward the Northeast region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 16 miles from Scranton to the nearest put-in. Check the weather, posted signs and the operator's latest notices 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 Gouldsboro Lake
Where do I put in at Gouldsboro Lake?
Gouldsboro Lake has one listed put-in: Gouldsboro State Park. Gouldsboro State Park is at 41.22573, -75.45787 with ramp, pier; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Gouldsboro Lake?
Quiet water: paddle craft and electric-motor boats only. As listed by the state park's boating page, checked Oct 2026.
Do I need a launch permit at Gouldsboro 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 Gouldsboro Lake?
250 acres, as listed by the state park's boating page.
Sources
- DCNR park boating page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- USACE National Inventory of Dams (Gouldsboro Lake, PA00149) — 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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