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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Lake Wallenpaupack Hydro's "Buoys at Low Water Series"

"For 7 days, we will be showing you certain hazard buoys located around Lake Wallenpaupack at low water (1179-1180 Elevation). The Lake Office is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the hazard buoys on the lake at the direction of the PA Fish and Boat Commission. Each year, we struggle with buoys being moved or stolen, creating safety hazards. Boaters might think they are placed in the wrong location but often do not understand the size of the underwater feature it is marking. Also, when the lake lowers 8 feet throughout the season, the buoys will float side to side. PFBC recommends that people stay 100 feet from hazard buoys at all times. Boaters should also familiarize themselves with the lake and its hazards by using a Boating Guide brochure found at many boat accesses and marinas and also online here." - Lake Wallenpaupack Hydro

1. MARTINS COVE ROCKS

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2. MARTINS COVE SHOAL

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3. KIPP ISLAND SHOAL

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4. EPPLY ISLAND ROCKS

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5. CAIRNS ISLAND SHORELINE AND SHOAL

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6. BURNS ISLAND SHOAL

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7. BURNS ISLAND ROCKS

"This year in particular, people are hitting 3 large rocks sitting in the southwest entrance to the cove. This late in the season, anyone without a pontoon boat should NOT be boating behind Burns Island. We have consulted with PA Fish and Boat and they have agreed to recommend a rock buoy be put in the middle of the channel going into the cove. The buoy has since been installed."

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