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    Unlimited horsepower motors permitted

    A boat launch is on the east side of the island. River elevations vary with the seasons and generally are not deep enough for large watercraft.

    Motorboats must display a current boat registration.

    Non-powered boats must display one of the following:

    • Boat registration
    • Launching permit or mooring permit from Pennsylvania state parks -- available at most state park offices
    • Launching permit from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws apply.