Lake Ontelaunee
Reservoir in Berks County, Pennsylvania
40°27′44″N 75°55′17″W / 40.4622°N 75.9214°W / 40.4622; -75.9214Lake Ontelaunee is a 1,082-acre (4.38 km2) reservoir that is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Blue Marsh Lake, another artificial reservoir, is the largest lake in Berks County, making Lake Ontelaunee the second-largest lake.
History and features
Owned by the City of Reading, Lake Ontelaunee was created in 1926 by the damming of Maiden Creek in order to extend and improve the water supply to the city. A large dedication ceremony was held in 1929.[1]
In addition, the lake provides a venue for hunters, fishermen, and hikers. The lake supports a large and varied fish population including panfish, largemouth bass, common carp, bullhead catfish, channel catfish, alewife, white perch, chain pickerel, and a small northern pike population, and others. No boats are allowed on this lake and there is also no swimming allowed.
References
- ^ "Ontelaunee wasn't settlers' first choice". Reading Eagle. 3 June 2002. pp. B8. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
External links
- Fisheries management field report
