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.

Lake Ontelaunee
Lake Ontelaunee, November 2007
Location of Lake Ontelaunee in Pennsylvania, USA.
Location of Lake Ontelaunee in Pennsylvania, USA.
Lake Ontelaunee
Location of Lake Ontelaunee in Pennsylvania, USA.
Location of Lake Ontelaunee in Pennsylvania, USA.
Lake Ontelaunee
LocationBerks County, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°27′44″N 75°55′17″W / 40.4622°N 75.9214°W / 40.4622; -75.9214
Typereservoir
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area1,082 acres (438 ha)

History and features

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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

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  1. ^ "Ontelaunee wasn't settlers' first choice". Reading Eagle. 3 June 2002. pp. B8. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
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