 |
The lake was completed in 1972
under the Watershed Restoration and Flood Protection
Act for flood control and as a recreational facility
and public drinking supply for Jim Thorpe.
|
|
The Park is approximately 2500
acres. |
|
There are 135 campsites
that include 13 cabins and 4 group sites. |
|
Lake is approximately 2.8 miles
long and roughly 320 acres. The average width
is 1400’ or a little over a ¼ mile.
Average depth is 25’ with depths reaching
up to 45’. |
|
Maps showing the depth and contouring
of the lake are available at the park office for
a $3.00 fee. |
|
Fish in the lake include: catfish,
chain pickerel, muskie, large & small mouth
bass, perch, bluegill, crappie and walleye.
|
|
The PA Fish & Boat Commission
stocks the lake and determines numbers, species,
and dates of stockings. Trout are no longer
stocked in the lake. However, Mauch Chunk
Creek is stocked with brook and rainbow trout.
|
|
Park is open to hunting except
within all posted safety zones, beach area, picnic
area, and camping area. PA Game Commission regulations
apply. The park is stocked with ring-necked pheasant.
|
