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    Children's Lake

    Located in Cumberland County, Children's Lake is a 7-acre impoundment owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and managed by the Fish and Boat Commission for public fishing and boating.

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    Fishing

    The Commission stocks Children's Lake with trout. Commonwealth Inland Waters regulations apply for all other species of fish.

    A special fishing regulation area for trout (Catch and Release Artificial Lures Only) starts at the outfall of Children's Lake downstream to the confluence with Yellow Breeches Creek at Boiling Springs (0.17 mile). The special regulation area continues another mile downstream on Yellow Breeches Creek to the vicinity of Allenberry.

    Boating

    Boating is limited to unpowered boats and boats powered by electric motors. Boats with electric motors are limited to slow, no wake speed. All boats with motors must be registered. All unpowered boats must be registered or display a current launch permit.  Innertubes and swim aids are not permitted.

    One launch ramp is available along with associated parking facilities.

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