The Pocono Mountain Lake region of Pennsylvania has been the center for family recreation for generations. However, if you are looking for one of the best places to spend your vacation then you will want to visit Lake Wallenpaupack, PA. This Lake offers you 52 miles of shoreline and countless opportunities for lake recreation. With a maximum depth of 60 feet, you can do everything in this lake from fish to water ski.

 History of Lake Wallenpaupack

      Lake Wallenpaupack is named after the name given to the region by the Lenape Indians. They called the area “Wallenpaupack,” which means “the stream of swift and slow waters.” This most likely refers to the water turbidity of the original streams and rivers that once flowed through the area.

     Lake Wallenpaupack is not a natural lake, but rather a manmade reservoir. This reservoir was created back in 1927 by damming up the Wallenpaupack Creek near the Pennsylvania town of Wilsonville. As a result of this damming the valley flooded and created both a source of hydroelectric power, as well as a source of recreation for local residents and visitors.

Recreation Options for Lake Wallenpaupack

     Lake Wallenpaupack is set up to offer you nearly unlimited recreational opportunities. One of the most popular recreational options is lake fishing. This lake is stocked with a variety of fish species including: small and largemouth bass, walleyes, pickerel, brown trout, yellow perch, rock bass, muskellunge, rainbow trout, catfish and striped bass. As you can see there are fish species for all types of fishing skill levels, so the whole family can enjoy this Wallenpaupack activity.

     While Lake Wallenpaupack fishing is very popular among visitors to the lake it is not your only option. You can also enjoy boating and water skiing. The lake is 13 miles long so you have plenty of space to really open up the throttle on your motorboat. In addition to boating you can also jet ski, kneeboard or scuba dive in the lake. Also there are plenty of safe places for the kids to play in the water and for you to go swimming and snorkeling.

Lake Wallenpaupack Lodging – Lake Wallenpaupack Hotels -Lake Wallenpaupack Camping

     You have a lot of options when it comes to lodging choices at Lake Wallenpaupack. The cheapest option is to simply find a great camping spot and pitch your tent or set up your RV. The next option is to rent a room at a hotel or motel found in a near by town. However, the best option is to buy a vacation property right on the lake. This option will allow you to visit the lake anytime you want and it will reduce the amount of work that you have to put into your vacations as you can keep clothing and supplies at your vacation property. You can also make money off the property by renting it out when you aren’t using it.

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