#15 of the LakePA 100 · North Central
Kyle Lake
Jefferson County · North Central region · 165 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 165 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
Kyle Lake access area
Ramp · paved ramp, pier, dock
41.15903, -78.84161 (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
PFBC's PA Lakes map labels Kyle Lake 'Temporarily lifted' (checked 4 Oct 2026). Check that page before you go.
Access notice from PFBC's PA Lakes map, published Oct 4, 2026.
About Kyle Lake
Kyle Lake is number 15 on the LakePA 100: a 165-acre reservoir in Jefferson County, in our North Central region. The acreage comes from the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake. Only paddle craft and electric-motor boats may use it, so it counts as Quiet Water. That rule is as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's page for the lake. The one listed put-in is Kyle Lake access area, with a paved ramp, a pier, 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. It counts toward the North Central region milestone. In a straight line, it is about 50 miles from Altoona 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 Kyle Lake
Where do I put in at Kyle Lake?
Kyle Lake has one listed put-in: Kyle Lake access area. Kyle Lake access area is at 41.15903, -78.84161 with paved ramp, pier, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Kyle 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 Kyle 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 Kyle Lake?
165 acres, as listed by the Fish and Boat Commission's lake page.
Is there a notice for Kyle Lake?
PFBC's PA Lakes map labels Kyle Lake 'Temporarily lifted' (checked 4 Oct 2026). Check that page before you go. Source: PFBC's PA Lakes map, published Oct 4, 2026.
Sources
- PFBC lake page — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Fish and Boat Commission access map — checked Oct 4, 2026
- Access notice source — 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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