58 Pa. Code Chapter 111. Special Regulations Counties

Pennsylvania Code

CHAPTER 111. SPECIAL REGULATIONS COUNTIES

Sec.

111.1.    [Reserved].
111.2.    Allegheny County.
111.3.    Armstrong County.
111.4.    Beaver County.
111.5.    [Reserved].
111.6.    Berks County.
111.7.    [Reserved].
111.8.    [Reserved].
111.9.    Bucks County.
111.10.    Butler County.
111.11.    Cambria County.
111.12.    [Reserved].
111.13.    Carbon County.
111.14.    Centre County.
111.15.    [Reserved].
111.16.    Clarion County.
111.17.    Clearfield County.
111.18.    [Reserved].
111.19.    [Reserved].
111.20.    Crawford County.
111.21.    Cumberland County.
111.22.    [Reserved].
111.23.    Delaware County.
111.24.    Elk County.
111.25.    Erie County.
111.26.    Fayette County.
111.27.    Forest County.
111.29.    [Reserved].
111.30.    Greene County.
111.31.    Huntingdon County.
111.32.    Indiana County.
111.33.    [Reserved].
111.35.    [Reserved].
111.36.    Lancaster County.
111.37.    [Reserved].
111.38.    Lebanon County.
111.39.    [Reserved].
111.40.    Luzerne County.
111.41.    Lycoming County.
111.42.    McKean County.
111.43.    Mercer County.
111.45.    Monroe County.
111.46.    Montgomery County.
111.47.    Montour County.
111.48.    Northampton County.
111.49.    Northumberland County.
111.50.    [Reserved].
111.51.    Philadelphia County.
111.52.    Pike County.
111.53.    [Reserved].
111.54.    [Reserved].
111.55.    [Reserved].
111.56.    Somerset County.
111.57.    [Reserved].
111.58.    Susquehanna County.
111.59.    Tioga County.
111.60.    Union County.
111.61.    Venango County.
111.62.    Warren County.
111.63.    Washington County.
111.64.    Wayne County.
111.65.    Westmoreland County.
111.66.    Wyoming County.
111.67.    York County.
111.71.    General requirements.
111.72.    Definitions.
Cross References

   This chapter cited in 58 Pa. Code §  107.1 (relating to horsepower restrictions); 58 Pa. Code §  107.2 (relating to electric motors); and 58 Pa. Code §  107.8 (relating to vessels permitted on restricted waters).
§ 111.1. [Reserved].

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.1 adopted June 1, 1990, effective June 2, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 2928; reserved June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (155753).
§ 111.2. Allegheny County.

(a)  Allegheny River. The following special regulations apply to the Allegheny River:
   (1)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed from Miles 12.8 to Lock and Dam Number 2 at Mile 14.5 in the back channel of Twelve and Fourteen Mile Islands.
   (2)  The area behind Nine Mile Island, Mile 10.0 to Mile 10.4 is a designated ski zone. Boats not actively engaged in towing water-skiers or other boat-towed watersport participants are limited to slow, no wake speed.
(b)  Monongahela River. Waterskiing and other boat-towed watersports are prohibited from the Glassport Bridge (Mile 19.4) to the Union Railroad Bridge (Mile 21.1) at Clairton.
(c)  Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers (City of Pittsburgh). Boats are limited to slow, no-wake speed from the Fort Pitt Bridge over the Monongahela River and the Veterans Bridge over the Allegheny River to the West End Bridge over the Ohio River. This zone shall be in effect on weekends from May 1 to November 1 from 3 p.m. Friday until midnight Sunday and from 3 p.m. on the day preceding Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day until midnight of the holiday.
(d)  Youghiogheny River. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed from the mouth of the Youghiogheny River to the McKeesport Access Area, a distance of about 200 yards.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.2 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.2 adopted June 1, 1990, effective June 2, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 2928; reserved June 22, 1990, effective June 23, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 3506; amended June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 15, 2002, effective May 1, 2003, 32 Pa.B. 5659; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended March 28, 2008, effective March 29, 2008, 38 Pa.B. 1468; amended August 30, 2019, effective August 31, 2019, 49 Pa.B. 4950; amended September 16, 2022, effective January 1, 2023, 52 Pa.B. 5952. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (397200) and (407725).
§ 111.3. Armstrong County.

(a)  Crooked Creek Lake.
   (1)  A boat may not tow more than one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays from the Saturday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day.
   (2)  Boats equipped with inboard engines with over-the transom or straight type exhausts, wet or dry, are prohibited.
   (3)  Air boats are prohibited.
   (4)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
     (i)   From the dam to a buoy line crossing the lake above the swimming beach.
     (ii)   From the shoal buoys to the headwaters.
   (5)  Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.
(b)  Keystone Lake. The use of motors in excess of 20 horsepower is prohibited.
(c)  Mahoning Creek Lake.
   (1)  The use of motors in excess of 10 horsepower is prohibited.
   (2)  Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.3 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. § §  322 and 5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.3 adopted June 1, 1990, effective June 2, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 2928; amended January 4, 1991, effective January 5, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 9; amended June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 23, 2005, effective January 1, 2006, 35 Pa.B. 6435; amended August 31, 2018, effective September 1, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 5472; amended September 16, 2022, effective January 1, 2023, 52 Pa.B. 5952; amended March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1056. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (411367).
§ 111.4. Beaver County.

(a)  Beaver River. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed from the mouth upstream to Mile 2.3.
(b)  Bradys Run Lake. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.
(c)  Little Beaver Creek (Ohioville Area). Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed from the mouth upstream to the State line.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.4 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.4 adopted June 1, 1990, effective June 2, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 2928; amended June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended September 16, 2005, effective January 1, 2006, 35 Pa.B. 5125; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (333812).
§ 111.5. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.5 reserved under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.5 adopted June 1, 1990, effective June 2, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 2928; amended June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (333812).
§ 111.6. Berks County.

(a)  Blue Marsh Lake.
   (1)  Boats equipped with inboard engines with over-the-transom or straight stack type exhausts, wet or dry, are prohibited.
   (2)  Boats are limited to a slow, no wake speed in the two arms of the lake formed by Spring Creek and Tulpehocken Creek.
   (3)  A boat may not tow more than one boat-towed device.
(b)  Schuylkill River; Kernsville Pool. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.6 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. § §  322 and 5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.6 adopted June 1, 1990, effective June 2, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 2928; amended June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 22, 1996, effective November 23, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 5710; amended July 18, 2003, effective July 19, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 3496; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended April 22, 2005, effective April 23, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 2392; amended November 23, 2005, effective January 1, 2006, 35 Pa.B. 6435; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended December 10, 2021, effective December 11, 2021, 51 Pa.B. 7707; amended September 16, 2022, effective January 1, 2023, 52 Pa.B. 5952. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (407726).
§ 111.7. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.7 reserved under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.7 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (316077).
§ 111.8. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.8 reserved under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.8 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (316077).
§ 111.9. Bucks County.

(a)  Lake Nockamixon. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted. The use of motors in excess of 20 horsepower is prohibited.
(b)  Neshaminy Creek. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed on the entire creek from its headwaters to its confluence with the Delaware River.
(c)  Tyler State Park. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.
(d)  Delaware River.
   (1)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in Franklin Cove.
   (2)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed while passing through the following bridge spans:
     (i)   Route 263 (Stockton-Center) Bridge.
     (ii)   Route 202 Toll Bridge.
     (iii)   Route 179 (New Hope-Lambertville) Bridge.
     (iv)   Lumberville Foot Bridge.
     (v)   Upper Black Eddy—Milford Bridge.
     (vi)   Riegelsville Bridge.
     (vii)   Frenchtown ‘‘Free’’ Bridge.
   (3)  The mooring of boats within 100 feet of the marina boat dock in Franklin Cove is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.9 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. § §  5122(a)(6) and 5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.9 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended September 23, 1994, effective September 24, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 4771; amended April 19, 1996, effective April 20, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1822; amended November 5, 1999, effective November 6, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 5723; corrected November 12, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 5834; amended November 15, 2002, effective November 16, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 5661; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended December 2, 2016, effective January 1, 2017, 46 Pa.B. 7536. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (379433) to (379434).
§ 111.10. Butler County.

Lake Arthur—Moraine State Park. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted. The use of motors in excess of 20 horsepower is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.10 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.10 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 15, 2002, effective November 16, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 5661; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (316078).
§ 111.11. Cambria County.

Glendale Lake—Prince Gallitzin State Park. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted. The use of motors in excess of 20 horsepower is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.11 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.11 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 15, 2002, effective November 16, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 5661; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (316078).
§ 111.12. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.12 reserved under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.12 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (316078).
§ 111.13. Carbon County.

(a)  Beltzville Lake—Beltzville State Park.
   (1)  The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted. The speed of boats is limited to 45 mph.
   (2)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed at Pine Run, Wild Creek and Pohopoco Creek Bays.
   (3)  Waterskiing and other boat-towed watersports are prohibited except between sunrise and sunset in the designated ski zone. Boats in this zoned area shall operate in a counter-clockwise direction. Boats not engaged in waterskiing and other boat-towed watersports shall remain outside the ski zone area while waterskiing and other boat-towed watersports are in progress. A boat may not tow more than one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays from the Saturday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day.
   (4)  It is unlawful to operate boats equipped with inboard engines with over-the-transom or straight stack type exhausts.
   (5)  Kiteskiing and parasailing are prohibited at all times.
(b)  Francis E. Walter Dam. The use of motors in excess of 10 horsepower is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.13 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. § §  322 and 5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.13 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended September 23, 1994, effective September 24, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 4771; amended December 22, 1995, effective December 23, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5970; amended April 12, 2002, effective April 13, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 1865; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 23, 2005, effective January 1, 2006, 35 Pa.B. 6435; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended September 16, 2022, effective January 1, 2023, 52 Pa.B. 5952. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (393610) to (393611).
§ 111.14. Centre County.

Foster Joseph Sayers Lake—Bald Eagle State Park.
   (1)  The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted. The speed of boats is limited to 45 mph.
   (2)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
     (i)   Hunters Run Cove inlet.
     (ii)   The southern end of Hunters Run Cove in the vicinity of boat launching areas.
     (iii)   The northern end of Hunters Run Cove from the inlet to the dam.
     (iv)   Within 100 feet of either side of the Route 26 Highway Bridge.
     (v)   From approximately 2,000 feet west of the Upper Greens Run launch ramp through the backwaters of the lake.
   (3)  Waterskiing is prohibited in Hunters Run Cove.
   (4)  It is unlawful to operate boats equipped with inboard engines with over-the-transom or straight stack type exhausts.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.14 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.14 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended December 22, 1995, effective December 23, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5970; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (356977) to (356978).
§ 111.15. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.15 reserved under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.15 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (356978).
§ 111.16. Clarion County.

(a)  Clarion River. Boats are limited to slow, no-wake speed from the mouth of McGourvey Run to the mouth of Blyson Run.
(b)  Redbank Creek. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed on the entire creek from its headwaters to its confluence with the Allegheny River.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.16 issued under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.16 adopted May 13, 2011, effective May 14, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 2438; amended August 31, 2018, effective September 1, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 5472. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (379436).
§ 111.17. Clearfield County.

(a)  Treasure Lake.
   (1)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed from the established buoy line at the following areas:
     (i)   Lake Marina.
     (ii)   Coral Cove.
     (iii)   Matura Cove.
     (iv)   Galion Bay.
     (v)   Columbus Court Cove.
     (vi)   Treasure Lake Road Cove.
     (vii)   Access areas at Hurricane Cove.
   (2)  The speed of boats is limited to 35 mph.
   (3)  Boats 26 feet in length or longer are prohibited.
(b)  Bimini Lake. The use of motors in excess of 10 horsepower is prohibited.
(c)  Curwensville Lake. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speeds in the following areas:
   (1)  Upriver of the cliff at Ferguson.
   (2)  Between the old viaduct pillars.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.17 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.17 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended December 22, 1995, effective December 23, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5970; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended October 2, 2009, effective October 3, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 5730; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended December 2, 2022, effective January 1, 2023, 52 Pa.B. 7386. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (411370) and (411149).
§ 111.18. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.18 reserved under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.18 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (378903).
§ 111.19. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.19 reserved under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.19 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (378903).
§ 111.20. Crawford County.

(a)  Canadohta Lake. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted. The use of motors in excess of 10 horsepower is prohibited.
(b)  Conneaut Lake. The anchoring of boats is prohibited in the area along the western shoreline of the lake commonly referred to as the ‘‘sand bar.’’ The no anchor zone will extend along the shoreline to a line of buoys.
(c)  Pymatuning Reservoir—Pymatuning State Park. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted. The use of motors in excess of 20 horsepower is prohibited.
(d)  Sugar Lake. The use of motors in excess of 10 horsepower is prohibited.
(e)  Woodcock Creek Lake.
   (1)  The use of motors in excess of 20 horsepower is prohibited.
   (2)  Waterskiing is prohibited.
   (3)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in a zone defined by the area east of the LR 20063 Causeway.
   (4)  Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.20 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.20 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended December 7, 2007, effective December 8, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 6404; amended October 2, 2009, effective October 3, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 5730; amended May 13, 2011, effective May 14, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 2438; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended September 16, 2022, effective September 17, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 5953; amended March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1056. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (412261) to (412262).
§ 111.21. Cumberland County.

Fuller Lake—Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Boating is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.21 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.21 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended July 18, 2003, effective July 19, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 3496; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (356980).
§ 111.22. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.22 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.22 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; deleted March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1058. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (412262).
§ 111.23. Delaware County.

(a)  Delaware River. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed between Tinicum Island and the Pennsylvania shoreline.
(b)  Darby Creek. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed on the entire creek from its headwaters to its confluence with the Delaware River.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.23 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.23 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (378905).
§ 111.24. Elk County.

East Branch Clarion River Lake—Elk State Park.
   (1)  The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted. The speed of boats is limited to 45 mph. It is unlawful to operate boats equipped with inboard engines with over-the-transom or straight stack type exhausts.
   (2)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
     (i)   Sevenmile Run Bay.
     (ii)   South Fork/Straight Creek Bay.
     (iii)   East Branch Clarion River Bay from the no-wake buoys to the extreme backwaters of the lake.
   (3)  Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.24 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.24 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended December 22, 1995, effective December 23, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5970; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1056. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (379439).
§ 111.25. Erie County.

(a)  Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay.
   (1)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
     (i)   Through the Erie Harbor Entrance between the North Pierhead Light (fog horn) and Inter Range Tower.
     (ii)   In the area adjacent to the Erie Public Dock, extending from the Erie Sand and Gravel Company on the west to the Continental Grain Company piers on the east. The restricted area will include the Canal Basin and extend northward to the harbor line.
     (iii)   Within the boundaries of Presque Isle State Park, including the waters of Marina and Misery Bays and the waters along the bay and lake shore for a distance of 500 feet from the shore.
   (2)  Waterskiing, other than for the purpose of take off or approach, is prohibited within 500 feet of the shoreline of Presque Isle peninsula.
   (3)  The anchoring of watercraft in the entrance channel to Horseshoe Pond, Fox Pond, Marina Bay, the Lagoons or the bridge at Misery Bay in a manner that interferes with the public use of these areas or in a manner which creates a hazard to other watercraft is prohibited.
   (4)  The mooring of boats to any dock, wharf, pier, ship or boat launching facility in a manner that interferes with public use or creates a hazard to other watercraft is prohibited.
   (5)  Boats are prohibited within 100 feet of designated swimming beaches at Presque Isle State Park.
   (6)  The internal lagoons from Marina Drive Bridge at the west end of the Long Pond through the northern entrance of Graveyard Pond shall be limited to electric motors only.
(b)  Lake Leboeuf. It is unlawful to operate a boat in excess of slow, no wake speed.
(c)  Lake Pleasant. The operation of boats powered by motors is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.25 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.25 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended April 19, 1996, effective April 20, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1822; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332. Immediately preceding text appears on pages (287847) to (287848).
§ 111.26. Fayette County.

Youghiogheny River Lake. Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.26 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.26 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1056. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (379440).
§ 111.27. Forest County.

Tionesta Lake.
   (1)  Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.
   (2)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed upstream from the confluence of Little Piney Run.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.27 issued under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.27 adopted March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended April 12, 2002, effective April 13, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 1865; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1056. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (379440) to (379441).
§ 111.29. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.29 reserved under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.29 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (360051).
§ 111.30. Greene County.

Ten Mile Creek. It is unlawful to operate a boat in excess of slow, no wake speed.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.30 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.30 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended December 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (360051).
§ 111.31. Huntingdon County.

(a)  Greenwood Lake—Greenwood Furnace State Park. It is unlawful to operate a boat powered by a motor.
(b)  Lake Raystown.
   (1)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
     (i)   Seven Points, Yocum Bay, Woodcock Valley Cove, James Creek Cove, Great Trough Creek Cove, Coffee Run Cove and Shy Beaver Cove.
     (ii)   From the no-wake buoys between Putts Camp and Weaver Falls Access to the extreme backwaters of the lake.
     (iii)   Between peninsula number one and peninsula number three known as the Rothrock Recreation Area above the Route 994 Bridge.
     (iv)   Other coves, bays, inlets, arms and areas marked with slow, no-wake buoys.
   (2)  Waterskiing is prohibited between the Route 994 Bridge and the point of peninsula number 3 of the Rothrock Recreation Area approximately 3/4 mile upstream.
(c)  Perez Lake. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.31 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.31 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended March 7, 1997, effective March 8, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 1156; amended December 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended December 30, 2011, effective December 31, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 6968; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (360051) to (360052).
§ 111.32. Indiana County.

(a)  Conemaugh River Lake.
   (1)  Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boatsless than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.
   (2)  The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.
(b)  Yellow Creek Lake—Yellow Creek State Park. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted. The use of motors in excess of 20 horsepower is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.32 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.32 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended November 15, 2002, effective November 16, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 5661; amended March 7, 2003, effective March 8, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 1231; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1056. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (379442).
§ 111.33. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.33 reserved under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.33 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended December 7, 2007, effective December 8, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 6404; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (360052).
§ 111.35. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.35 reserved under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.35 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (313257).
§ 111.36. Lancaster County.

(a)  Lake Aldred—Susquehanna River. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed from the York County shoreline to the northern point of Urey Islands to the southern tip of Blair Island, and back to the York County shoreline. The area is about 1 mile in length.
(b)  Susquehanna River. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed for both of the following:
   (1)  From the Lancaster County shoreline to the northern point of Shad Island south to the southern point of Green Island and back to the Lancaster County shoreline from January 1 to October 1.
   (2)  In all areas between and within 200 feet of the islands comprising the Conejohola Flats.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.36 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. § §  5122(a)(6) and 5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.36 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 5, 1999, effective Novemer 6, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 5723; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (313257).
§ 111.37. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.37 reserved under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.37 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (313257).
§ 111.38. Lebanon County.

Stoever’s Dam. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.38 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.38 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (313257).
§ 111.39. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.39 reserved under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.39 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (313258).
§ 111.40. Luzerne County.

(a)  Lily Lake.
   (1)  Boats with greater than 60 horsepower engines or greater than 20 feet in length are prohibited.
   (2)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed except those operating within the buoyed high speed operating zone, between noon and sunset between the Saturday preceding Memorial Day and September 30.
(b)  Francis E. Walter Dam. The use of motors in excess of 10 horsepower is prohibited.
(c)  Harveys Lake.
   (1)  The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted.
   (2)  The speed of boats is limited to 45 mph from sunrise to sunset on weekends and holidays from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.
   (3)  The speed of boats is limited to slow, no wake speed between sunset and sunrise.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.40 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.40 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended September 23, 1994, effective September 24, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 4771; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended September 16, 2005, effective January 1, 2006, 35 Pa.B. 5125; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended March 25, 2016, effective March 26, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 1549. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (379444).
§ 111.41. Lycoming County.

(a)  Susquehanna River. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed between Swimmers Island and the south shore of the Susquehanna River.
(b)  Pine Creek. Only boats powered by motors of 10 horsepower or less are permitted from the county line downstream to the Route 220 Bridge. After January 1, 1995, the operation of internal combustion engines is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.41 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.41 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (313258) and (360053).
§ 111.42. McKean County.

Allegheny River Reservoir (Kinzua Dam).
   (1)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
     (i)   Chappel Bay.
     (ii)   Morrison Run Bay.
     (iii)   From the sewer plant at Kiasutha to the headwaters above Red Bridge.
     (iv)   Willow Bay.
     (v)   Sugar Bay.
     (vi)   Elijah Run boat launch.
     (vii)   Other coves, bays, inlets, arms and areas marked with slow, no-wake buoys.
   (2)  Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.42 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.42 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended April 22, 2005, effective April 23, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 2391; amended December 8, 2023, effective December 9, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 7598; amended March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1056. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (417539).
§ 111.43. Mercer County.

(a)  Shenango River Lake.
   (1)  The use of motors in excess of 20 horsepower is prohibited in the area west of the Penn Central Railroad (Levittsburg) causeway to the Ohio line.
   (2)  Boats are prohibited in Game Lands Propagation Areas.
   (3)  Waterskiing is prohibited south of the Conrail Railroad Bridge to the hazard buoys at the dam.
   (4)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
     (i)   Stewart’s Bay.
     (ii)   Celery Bay.
     (iii)   The main lake from the vicinity of the Hopper Road Fisherman Access Area to the extreme backwaters of the lake.
     (iv)   From the hazard buoys above the dam to the Conrail Railroad Bridge.
     (v)   Two hundred feet from the shoreline in the vicinity of the Shenango Day Use Area and Campground and the Route 18 causeway.
     (vi)   Duck Lake.
   (5)  Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.
   (6)  Waterskiing is prohibited in the following slow no wake zones:
     (i)   Beneath the State Route 18 and State Route 846 Bridges.
     (ii)   Beneath the Parkers Landing railroad trestle.
     (iii)   Beneath the railroad trestle at the Shenango Recreation Area.
(b)  Lake Wilhelm—Maurice Goddard State Park. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted except from a point approximately 200 yards north of the Interstate 79 causeway over Lake Wilhelm upstream to the Game Commission Propagation Area above the Sheakleyville Causeway (State Route 1018, Milledgeville Road).

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.43 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.43 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended December 22, 1995, effective December 23, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5970; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended April 12, 2002, effective April 13, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 1865; amended November 15, 2002, effective November 16, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 5661; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended December 30, 2011, effective December 31, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 6968; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended December 10, 2021, effective December 11, 2021, 51 Pa.B. 7708; corrective amendment published at 53 Pa.B. 8237; amended March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1056. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (417539) to (417540).
§ 111.45. Monroe County.

Delaware River. The operation of personal watercraft is prohibited within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.45 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.45 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended June 15, 2001, effective June 16, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 3206; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (360054).
§ 111.46. Montgomery County.

Schuylkill River. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed between Barbadoes Island and the Norristown shore from the Barbadoes Island Bridge downriver to the Norristown Dam.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.46 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.46 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (304818).
§ 111.47. Montour County.

Lake Chillisquaque.
   (1)  The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.
   (2)  Boating is prohibited in Goose Cove.
   (3)  Boating is prohibited on the entire lake from March 15 through April 30.
   (4)  Inflatable boats shall be at least 7 feet in length, made of durable, reinforced fabric and have at least two separate buoyancy chambers exclusive of any inflatable floor or bottom.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.47 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended September 23, 1994, effective September 24, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 4771. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (189586).
§ 111.48. Northampton County.

(a)  Delaware River. The operation of personal watercraft is prohibited within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (upstream from mile 209.5).
(b)  Lehigh River. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the main channel 150 feet upstream and 150 feet downstream from the Route 33 access ramp.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.48 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.48 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended June 15, 2001, effective June 16, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 3206; amended July 9, 2004, effective July 10, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3601; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (375779) to (375780).
§ 111.49. Northumberland County.

Susquehanna River. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed from 250 feet downriver of the Shikellamy State Park boat launch on the south side of Packer’s Island upriver a distance of 200 feet above the Route 147 bridge.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.49 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.49 adopted December 22, 1995, effective December 23, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5970; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended December 19, 2014, effective January 1, 2015, 44 Pa.B. 7872. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (308656).
§ 111.50. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.50 reserved under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.50 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (375780).
§ 111.51. Philadelphia County.

Schuylkill River.
   (1)  The use of motors in excess of 10 horsepower is prohibited from Flat Rock Dam downstream to the Girard Avenue Bridge. Waterskiing is prohibited. Enforcement and administrative boats when in the course of their official duties as well as escort boats, coach boats and safety boats when used in connection with organized sweep or sculling boat activity are exempt.
   (2)  Boats, except sweep and sculling boats, their attendant boats and enforcement and administrative boats, are prohibited from the Girard Avenue Bridge to the Fairmount Dam. Traffic shall proceed upstream favoring the west bank and downstream favoring the east bank.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.51 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795.
§ 111.52. Pike County.

(a)  Twin Lakes. It is unlawful to operate a boat powered by a motor.
(b)  Lake Wallenpaupack.
   (1)  Waterskiing is prohibited on weekends and holidays at the western end of the lake between a line about 200 yards east of Cairn’s Island, as marked by buoys, and the Ledgedale Recreation Area.
   (2)  Kiteskiing and parasailing are prohibited on weekends and holidays at all locations. Kiteskiing and parasailing are prohibited between the Ledgedale Campsite and the Kipp Island/Wallenpaupack Lake Estates cement boat launch ramp.
   (3)  The area extending 100 feet out from the shoreline shall be considered a special anchorage area. Boats anchored or moored within this area shall be exempt from showing the all-around anchor light between sunset and sunrise, but shall be lighted sufficiently by a shore light to warn an approaching boat of their presence. Boats anchored within this special anchorage area not so lighted from the shore, and boats anchored outside this special anchorage area shall comply with §  97.4 (relating to signals to attract attention) and show the required light from sunset to sunrise. Shore lights shall be screened so that the operator of an approaching boat is not blinded.
   (4)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
     (i)   On Wallenpaupack Creek.
     (ii)   From the Ledgedale Bridge to a point approximately 1,000 feet downstream.
     (iii)   From the dam to a point approximately 600 feet south.
     (iv)   Between Cairn’s Island and the Pike County shore line.
   (5)  Boats are limited to 45 mph from sunrise to sunset on weekends and holidays from the Saturday before Memorial Day to Labor Day.
   (6)  Boats are limited to 25 mph between sunset and sunrise.
(c)  Fairview Lake. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed from the Commission boat launch to the head of the cove.
(d)  Delaware River. The operation of personal watercraft is prohibited in the following areas:
   (1)  Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (upstream from mile 258.4).
   (2)  The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (downstream from mile 250).

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.52 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.52 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended April 19, 1996, effective April 20, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1822; amended November 5, 1999, effective November 6, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 5723; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended June 15, 2001, effective June 16, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 3206; amended November 15, 2002, effective November 16, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 5662; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (375780) and (308657) to (308658).

Cross References

   This section cited in 58 Pa. Code §  111.64 (relating to Wayne County).
§ 111.53. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.53 reserved under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.53 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (308658).
§ 111.54. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.54 amended and reserved under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.54 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended July 18, 2003, effective July 19, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 3496; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (308658).
§ 111.55. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.55 reserved under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.55 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 22, 1996, effective November 23, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 5710; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (308658).
§ 111.56. Somerset County.

Youghiogheny River Lake.
   (1)  Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.
   (2)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed within the following areas:
     (i)   Wilkins Hollow Cove.
     (ii)   Tub Run Cove from a line extending in a southwesterly direction between the outermost points of land on each side of the cove as marked.
     (iii)   Somerfield Recreation Area as marked in the vicinity of the boat launch ramp and marina.
     (iv)   Fall Run Cove.
     (v)   Hall Run Cove.
     (vi)   Braddocks Run Cove.
     (vii)   Reason Run Cove.
     (viii)   Off Somerfield Hill.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.56 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.56 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; corrected December 17, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6652; amended March 19, 2010, effective March 20, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 1503; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1056. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (379450).
§ 111.57. [Reserved].

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.57 reserved under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.57 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; reserved November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (348999).
§ 111.58. Susquehanna County.

(a)  Cotrell Lake. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.
(b)  East Lake. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.
(c)  Lakeside Pond. The use of motors in excess of 10 horsepower is prohibited.
(d)  Laurel Lake.
   (1)  Internal combustion motors prohibited. Internal combustion motors are prohibited except as otherwise provided in this subsection.
   (2)  Operation of boats powered by motors of up to 60 horsepower. Resident property owners at Laurel Lake are permitted to operate boats powered by motors of up to 60 horsepower. It is unlawful for a person, other than a resident property owner or a member of the property owner’s immediate family, to operate a boat powered by an internal combustion motor on Laurel Lake. It is unlawful for a person, including a resident property owner and members of the immediate family, to operate a boat powered by a motor rated in excess of 60 horsepower.
   (3)  Restrictions on operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors. Operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is subject to the following restrictions:
     (i)   Towed devices. A boat may not tow more than one boat-towed device.
     (ii)   Upper Lake. Boat speed is limited to slow, no wake speed except that, during the period from noon until 6 p.m., no more than two boats powered by internal combustion motors may, at any one time, operate at speeds greater than slow, no wake speed in the marked boat operating zone. Boats operating in the marked zone shall circle in a counter-clockwise direction and shall be subject to the restrictions in this subsection and the code and this subpart. It is unlawful to water ski or tow any other boat-towed device or to operate a boat at greater than slow, no wake speed at any location on the upper lake from 6 p.m. until noon of the following day.
     (iii)   Lower Lake. It is unlawful to water ski or tow any other boat-towed device or to operate a boat at greater than slow, no wake speed at any time at any location on the lower lake.
     (iv)   Personal watercraft. The operation of personal watercraft is prohibited.
   (4)  Restrictions on competing uses of marked boat operating zone. Boats powered by internal combustion motors operating at authorized speeds greater than slow, no wake speed in the marked boat operating zone shall have priority during the time periods when the operation is authorized under paragraph (3)(ii). It is unlawful to operate or stop a boat in the marked boat operating zone in a manner that interferes with authorized operation of internal combustion powered motorboats in the zone.
(e)  Little Elk Lake. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.
(f)  Quaker Lake. The use of motors in excess of 7.5 horsepower is prohibited.
(g)  Tripp Lake. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.
(h)  Upper Lake, New Milford Township. It is unlawful to operate a boat powered by a motor.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.58 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. § §  322 and 5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.58 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 22, 1996, effective January 1, 1997, 26 Pa.B. 5711; amended April 18, 1997, effective April 19, 1997, 27 Pa.B. 1934; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 23, 2005, effective January 1, 2006, 35 Pa.B. 6435; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended September 16, 2022, effective January 1, 2023, 52 Pa.B. 5952. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (379451) to (379452).
§ 111.59. Tioga County.

(a)  Cowanesque Lake. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
   (1)  Mapes Creek Cove.
   (2)  Baldwins Creek Cove.
   (3)  Between the buoy lines across the lake in the vicinity of East and West Boat Launch areas.
   (4)  From the buoy line west of the South Shore Use Area upstream to the headwaters of the lake.
(b)  Hammond Lake. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed from a buoy line across the lake in the vicinity of Ives Run to the extreme backwaters of the lake.
(c)  Tioga Lake. Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
   (1)  Between the Route 15 Bridge and the extreme backwaters of the Mill Creek Arm.
   (2)  From the vicinity of Big Rift Creek to the extreme backwaters of the lake.
(d)  Pine Creek. Only boats powered by motors of 10 horsepower or less are permitted from the county line downstream to the Route 220 Bridge. After January 1, 1995, the operation of internal combustion engines is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.59 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.59 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended September 23, 1994, effective September 24, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 4771; amended March 7, 2003, effective March 8, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 1231; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (316083).
§ 111.60. Union County.

Halfway Lake—R.B. Winter State Park. It is unlawful to operate a boat powered by a motor.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.60 issued under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.60 adopted November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended December 8, 2023, effective December 9, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 7599. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (411373).
§ 111.61. Venango County.

Two Mile Run County Park.
   (1)  The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.
   (2)  Sailboats greater than 14 feet in length and multihull sailboats are prohibited.
   (3)  Inflatable boats shall be greater than 7 feet in length, made of tough, reinforced fabric and have at least two separate buoyancy chambers exclusive of any inflatable floor or bottom.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.61 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.61 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (316083) to (316084).
§ 111.62. Warren County.

Allegheny River Reservoir (Kinzua Dam).
   (1)  Boats are limited to slow, no wake speed in the following areas:
     (i)   In the vicinity of camping areas and boat launch areas.
     (ii)   Dew Drop Bay.
     (iii)   Wolf Run Bay.
     (iv)   Hodge Bay, North and South Branch.
     (v)   Cornplanter Bay.
     (vi)   Billies Bay.
     (vii)   Willow Bay beginning at the boat launch ramp.
     (viii)   Other coves, bays, inlets, arms and areas marked with slow, no-wake buoys.
   (2)  Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.62 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.62 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended September 23, 1994, effective September 24, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 4771; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended April 22, 2005, effective April 23, 2005, 35 Pa.B. 2392; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended December 8, 2023, effective December 9, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 7598; amended March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1056. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (417542).
§ 111.63. Washington County.

Cross Creek Lake. The use of motors in excess of 10 horsepower is prohibited.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.63 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.63 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (316084) to (316085).
§ 111.64. Wayne County.

(a)  Duck Harbor Pond.
   (1)  The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted.
   (2)  A boat may not tow more than one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays from the Saturday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day.
   (3)  The speed of boats is limited to slow, no wake speed between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m.
(b)  Long Pond.
   (1)  The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted.
   (2)  Waterskiing and other boat-towed watersports are permitted from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on weekends and holidays and from 10 a.m. until sunset on weekdays other than holidays.
   (3)  A boat may not tow more than one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays from the Saturday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day.
   (4)  The speed of boats is limited to slow, no wake speed from sunset until sunrise.
(c)  Prompton Lake—Prompton State Park. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted. The use of motors in excess of 10 horsepower is prohibited.
(d)  Lake Wallenpaupack. Pike County special regulations applicable to Lake Wallenpaupack at §  111.52(b) (relating to Pike County) also apply to the Wayne County portion of Lake Wallenpaupack.
(e)  Delaware River. The operation of personal watercraft is prohibited within the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.64 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. § §  322, 512(a)(6) and 5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.64 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended April 19, 1996, effective April 20, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 1822; amended November 22, 1996, effective November 23, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 5710; amended June 25, 1999, effective June 26, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 3210; amended November 5, 1999, effective November 6, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 5723; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 23, 2005, effective January 1, 2006, 35 Pa.B. 6435; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended September 16, 2022, effective January 1, 2023, 52 Pa.B. 5952. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (379454) to (379455).
§ 111.65. Westmoreland County.

(a)  Conemaugh River Lake.
   (1)  Persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.
   (2)  The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is prohibited.
(b)  Loyalhanna River Lake. All persons shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device at all times when on board boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.65 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.65 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended March 9, 2001, effective March 10, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 1369; amended March 7, 2003, effective March 8, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 1231; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended March 1, 2024, effective March 2, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 1056. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (411375) to (411376).
§ 111.66. Wyoming County.

Lake Winola.
   (1)  The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted.
   (2)  A boat may not tow more than one boat-towed device on weekends and holidays from the Saturday preceding Memorial Day through Labor Day.
   (3)  The speed of boats is limited to slow, no wake speed from sunset to sunrise, 7 days a week, year-round, and from sunrise to 11 a.m. on Sundays from the day before Memorial Day until Labor Day.
   (4)  The speed of boats is limited to 35 mph from sunrise to sunset on weekends and holidays.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.66 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.66 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended September 23, 1994, effective September 24, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 4771; amended November 22, 1996, effective November 23, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 5710; amended February 26, 1999, effective February 27, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 1070; amended November 24, 2004, effective January 1, 2005, 34 Pa.B. 6332; amended November 23, 2005, effective January 1, 2006, 35 Pa.B. 6435; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679; amended September 16, 2022, effective January 1, 2023, 52 Pa.B. 5952. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (379456).
§ 111.67. York County.

(a)  Lake Marburg—Codorus State Park. The operation of boats powered by internal combustion motors is permitted. The use of motors in excess of 20 horsepower is prohibited.
(b)  Lake Redman.
   (1)  The operation of internal combustion motors is prohibited, but boats propelled by electric motors and nonmechanically propelled boats may be used either with or without internal combustion motors attached. Internal combustion motors may be used in the performance of official duties by persons so authorized.
   (2)  The towing of a device other than devices used in trolling for fish is prohibited.
   (3)  The following types of watercraft are prohibited:
     (i)   Inflatable boats except those which are at least 7 feet in length, made of durable, reinforced fabric and have at least two separate buoyancy chambers exclusive of any inflatable floor or bottom.
     (ii)   Novelty type craft.
     (iii)   Watercraft not constructed or sold for the primary purpose of being used as a means of transportation on the water.
     (iv)   Surfboards, except for rescue purposes.
     (v)   Pontoon boats.
(c)  Lake Williams.
   (1)  The operation of internal combustion motors is prohibited, but boats propelled by electric motors and nonmechanically propelled boats may be used either with or without internal combustion motors attached. Internal combustion motors may be used in the performance of official duties by persons so authorized.
   (2)  The towing of a device other than devices used in trolling for fish is prohibited.
   (3)  The following types watercraft are prohibited:
     (i)   Inflatable boats except those which are at least 7 feet in length, made of durable, reinforced fabric and have at least two separate buoyancy chambers exclusive of any inflatable floor or bottom.
     (ii)   Novelty type craft.
     (iii)   Watercraft not constructed or sold for the primary purpose of being used as a means of transportation on the water.
     (iv)   Surfboards, except for rescue purposes.
     (v)   Pontoon boats.
   (4)  The operation of watercraft is prohibited within 100 feet of dams and in the extreme backwaters of Lake Williams from the buoy markers to the base of Lake Redman.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  111.67 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §  5124.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.67 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795; amended September 15, 2000, effective September 16, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 4814; amended November 15, 2002, effective November 16, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 5661; amended November 20, 2015, effective January 1, 2016, 45 Pa.B. 6679. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (316087) to (316088).
§ 111.71. General requirements.

Sections of this chapter establishing horsepower or motor restrictions are qualified by conditions established in § §  107.1 and 107.2 (relating to horsepower restrictions; and electric motors).

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.71 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795.
§ 111.72. Definitions.

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   Holidays—Federally-recognized holidays.

   Weekdays—Monday through Friday.

   Weekends—Saturday and Sunday.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.72 adopted June 3, 1994, effective June 4, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 2795.

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