Lake Wallenpaupack

     The Pocono Mountain Lake region ofwalleyes, pickerel, brown trout, yellow perch, rock
Pennsylvania has been the center for familybass, muskellunge, rainbow trout, catfish and
recreation for generations. However, if you arestriped bass. As you can see there are fish
looking for one of the best places to spend yourspecies for all types of fishing skill levels, so the
vacation then you will want to visit Lakewhole family can enjoy this Wallenpaupack
Wallenpaupack, PA. This Lake offers you 52 milesactivity.
of shoreline and countless opportunities for lake 
recreation. With a maximum depth of 60 feet,     While Lake Wallenpaupack fishing is very
you can do everything in this lake from fish topopular among visitors to the lake it is not your
water ski.only option. You can also enjoy boating and water
 History of Lake Wallenpaupackskiing. The lake is 13 miles long so you have
      Lake Wallenpaupack is named after theplenty of space to really open up the throttle on
name given to the region by the Lenape Indians.your motorboat. In addition to boating you can
They called the area “Wallenpaupack,”also jet ski, kneeboard or scuba dive in the lake.
which means “the stream of swift and slowAlso there are plenty of safe places for the kids
waters.” This most likely refers to the waterto play in the water and for you to go swimming
turbidity of the original streams and rivers thatand snorkeling.
once flowed through the area. 
 Lake Wallenpaupack Lodging - Lake Wallenpaupack
     Lake Wallenpaupack is not a natural lake,Hotels -Lake Wallenpaupack Camping
but rather a manmade reservoir. This reservoir 
was created back in 1927 by damming up the     You have a lot of options when it comes
Wallenpaupack Creek near the Pennsylvania townto lodging choices at Lake Wallenpaupack. The
of Wilsonville. As a result of this damming thecheapest option is to simply find a great camping
valley flooded and created both a source ofspot and pitch your tent or set up your RV. The
hydroelectric power, as well as a source ofnext option is to rent a room at a hotel or motel
recreation for local residents and visitors.found in a near by town. However, the best
 option is to buy a vacation property right on the
Recreation Options for Lake Wallenpaupacklake. This option will allow you to visit the lake
 anytime you want and it will reduce the amount
     Lake Wallenpaupack is set up to offer youof work that you have to put into your vacations
nearly unlimited recreational opportunities. One ofas you can keep clothing and supplies at your
the most popular recreational options is lakevacation property. You can also make money off
fishing. This lake is stocked with a variety of fishthe property by renting it out when you
species including: small and largemouth bass,aren’t using it.