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Francis E. Walter Reservoir Boat Launch Access

Francis E. Walter Reservoir offers both kayak and motorboat launch access, with a kayak launch along the western shore and a motorboat launch on the eastern bank (10 hp limit). The reservoir, managed by the U. S.

Army Corps of Engineers, varies seasonally from an 80-acre winter pool to 480 acres in late spring, providing opportunities for fishing and recreational boating in Luzerne County.


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