Cowanesque Lake
Tioga County, Pennsylvania1,079 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from PA DEP for this lake.
- 74 ft max depth
- Public access
- Limited data
Cowanesque Lake in Tioga County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 74 ft. Surface area: 1079 acres.
Cowanesque Lake is a 1,079-acre lake in Tioga County, Pennsylvania with a maximum depth of 74 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 Cowanesque Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping3 public campgrounds nearby
- Deep water74 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water1,079 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Cowanesque 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 Cowanesque Lake
These are the measurements PA DEP publishes for Cowanesque 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.
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Lake Details
Max depth
74 ft
Surface area
1,079 acres
Shoreline
13.9 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by PA DEP
Recreation & Access
- South ShorePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Cowanesque Lake
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Cowanesque Lake
Where is Cowanesque Lake?
- Cowanesque Lake is a lake in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Its water-quality measurements are published by PA DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Cowanesque Lake?
- Cowanesque Lake in Tioga County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 74 ft. Surface area: 1079 acres.
Is Cowanesque Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Cowanesque Lake?
- Cowanesque Lake has a maximum depth of 74 feet. The lake covers 1079 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Cowanesque Lake?
- Cowanesque Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include South Shore. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Cowanesque Lake?
- Cowanesque 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.
Are there campgrounds on Cowanesque Lake?
- Cowanesque Lake has 3 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including South Shore Recreation Area, Tompkins, Lawrence Recreation Area. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Cowanesque Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles