Updated July 2026
Wakesurfing in Pennsylvania
- 3 rated lakes
- 1 Excellent
Pennsylvania wake-sport rules
Pennsylvania regulates wake surfing statewide through the Fish and Boat Commission's boat-towed watersports rules: wake surfing is allowed only behind boats whose propulsion system is manufacturer-designed for it (historically inboard configurations), riders must wear a non-inflatable USCG-approved life jacket, and boats engaged in wake surfing are limited to slow/no-wake speed within 200 feet of shore, docks, ramps, swimmers and other water users. It is a statewide framework that expressly addresses wake surfing; no depth or acreage thresholds.
Rated lakes
| Lake | Suitability | Max depth | Surface area | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wallenpaupack | Excellent | — | 5,700 ac | — |
| Lake Nockamixon · Bucks County | Good | — | 1,450 ac | No |
| Lake Carey · Wyoming County | Limited | — | 263 ac | No |
Also in Pennsylvania
4 more Pennsylvania water bodies appear in the wakesurf inventory but are not yet in the LakeQuality graded dataset, so they have no detail page. They are listed here for completeness and are queued for the next data pull.
- Beltzville Lake
- Raystown Lake
- Sbtk011.8 Lake · Lackawanna County
- Susq 58b Lake · Dauphin County
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