Large numbers of anglers and pleasure boaters use Pymatuning Lake. Non-powered boats and boats to 10 horsepower are permitted. Boats with a motor in excess of 10 horsepower are permitted provided the motor is not used. Non-powered boats must display one of the following: 1) Pennsylvania State Park launch permit, 2) Pennsylvania State Park mooring permit or 3) a current Pennsylvania or Ohio boat registration. Motorized boats must display a current registration. Boats registered in states other than Ohio and Pennsylvania must display a Pennsylvania State Park launch permit in addition to their current registration. The permit is available at the Pennsylvania state park office. There are three Pennsylvania boat liveries where floatboats, rowboats, canoes and motors can be rented. Ice boating is a popular winter sport.
Pymatuning State Park Office near Jamestown. (724) 932-3141
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Five boat-launch ramps are situated around this 14,000 acre lake for convenient access. In addition, there are a number of boat rental concessions around the lake. A ten horsepower motor limit is in effect.
Pymatuning State Park Office Andover (440) 293-6030
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