Lake Ontelaunee
| Lake Ontelaunee | |
|---|---|
 Lake Ontelaunee, November 2007 | |
  Lake Ontelaunee  Lake Ontelaunee | |
| Location | Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40°27′44″N 75°55′17″W / 40.4622°N 75.9214°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 1,082 acres (438 ha) |
Lake 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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Ontelaunee wasn't settlers' first choice". Reading Eagle. 3 June 2002. pp. B8. Retrieved 23 April 2015.