Blue Marsh Lake, PA

AKA: Blue Marsh Reservoir

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Blue Marsh Lake, PA

About Blue Marsh Lake

The picturesque setting of Blue Marsh Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. Although it is a day-use only area, Blue Marsh Lake is open to boats of any horsepower. This 1,150-acre lake is located in the east-central part of the state, 7 miles northwest of Reading, PA. Kayaks, canoes and paddle boats are popular here. There are areas accessible from the highway for shore activities, via the lake border trail.

Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Blue Marsh North Boat Launch
Located on the east side of the northwest arm of the lake, on the east side, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking for over sixty vehicles with trailers.

Dry Brooks Boat Launch
Located in the east side of the lake, off Palisades Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and plenty of parking.

State Hill Boat Launch
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and tons of paved parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Eagles Peak - 610 589-4800

Appalachian RV Campground - 610 488-6319

Mountain Springs Camping Resort - 610 488-6859

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, tiger trout, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, striped bass, hybrid striped bass and tiger muskie at Blue Marsh Lake in Pennsylvania.