#36 of the LakePA 100 · Northeast
Mauch Chunk Lake
Carbon County · Northeast region · 330 acres
Quiet Water Checked Oct 2026
- Size
- 330 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
Launch Ramp "A"
Ramp · paved ramp, pier, dock
40.84364, -75.80316 (about ±50 m)
Parking: 10 spaces or more
PA boat registration or a PFBC/State Parks launch permit is required to launch here.
Launch Ramp "B"
Ramp · paved ramp, dock
40.83121, -75.83016 (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 PFBC PA Lakes page before you go.
About Mauch Chunk Lake
Mauch Chunk Lake holds spot 36 on the LakePA 100. It is a 330-acre reservoir in Carbon County, part of the Northeast 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. We list two put-ins, including Launch Ramp "A" and Launch Ramp "B". Launch Ramp "A" has a paved ramp, a pier, 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. 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 Northeast region milestone. As the crow flies, the closest put-in is about 24 miles from Allentown. 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 Mauch Chunk Lake
Where do I put in at Mauch Chunk Lake?
Mauch Chunk Lake has two listed put-ins: Launch Ramp "A", Launch Ramp "B". Launch Ramp "A" is at 40.84364, -75.80316 with paved ramp, pier, dock; parking: 10 spaces or more.
Are motorboats allowed on Mauch Chunk 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 Mauch Chunk 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 Mauch Chunk Lake?
330 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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