Beltzville Lake
Carbon County, Pennsylvania1,044 acresView mapDirections
PA DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Beltzville Lake. Here is what has been measured.
- Impaired · Mercury
- 126 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Beltzville Lake in Carbon County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 126 ft. Surface area: 1044 acres.
Beltzville Lake is a 1,044-acre lake in Carbon County, Pennsylvania with a maximum depth of 126 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, PA DEP, last sampled 2026-09-07. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Beltzville Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water126 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water1,044 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Beltzville Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Beltzville Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Beltzville Lake
These are the measurements PA DEP publishes for Beltzville Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Chlorophyll-a 1.5 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | No reading The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. | |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 1.5µg/L | Measured, not scored The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. |
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Lake Details
Max depth
126 ft
Surface area
1,044 acres
Shoreline
21.6 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by PA DEP
Recreation & Access
- Pine RunPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Fishing Beltzville Lake
EPA Impairment Status
Beltzville Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Fish consumption.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit PA-LRP-02040106001286 · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Beltzville Lake
Where is Beltzville Lake?
- Beltzville Lake is a lake in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Its water-quality measurements are published by PA DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Beltzville Lake?
- Beltzville Lake in Carbon County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 1.5 µg/L. Maximum depth: 126 ft. Surface area: 1044 acres.
Is Beltzville Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Beltzville Lake is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for mercury. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Beltzville Lake?
- Beltzville Lake has a maximum depth of 126 feet. The lake covers 1044 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Beltzville Lake?
- Beltzville Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Pine Run. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Beltzville Lake?
- Beltzville Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Pennsylvania's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Beltzville Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory