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Harveys Lake

Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania — Luzerne County.

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629Surface acres
3Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 65646213).

Location & fast facts

Where Harveys Lake is in Pennsylvania

The red circle marks Harveys Lake.

Fast facts

About Harveys Lake

  • County: Luzerne
  • Town: Harveys Lake
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 87 mi from Harrisburg and 216 mi from Pittsburgh, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Pennsylvania

Official PFBC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 3 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass and Pumpkinseed
  • Camping. 8 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Eurasian watermilfoil, Variable-leaf watermilfoil and Wandering hydrilla recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official fishing data (PA Fish and Boat Commission)

658Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by PFBC biologists as warmwater/coolwater fishing opportunities: Chain pickerel, Largemouth bass, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass, Walleye.

Trout: PFBC stocked trout water, open to fishing year-round

Source: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) warmwater/coolwater fisheries lakes and stocked trout waterbodies (via PASDA), record for Harveys Lake, Luzerne County. See PFBC fishing for regulations and stocking schedules. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Harveys Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Harveys Lake (Boat launch)31 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Harveys Lake
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Harveys Lake
  3. 3Harveys Lake
    Boat launch · Harveys Lake

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 65646213), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: PFBC fishing and boating access points and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Harveys Lake

We found 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Harveys Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

2 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Pennsylvania

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (41.3651, -76.0542). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Harveys Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Harveys Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    3 public access sites listed, 3 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampHarveys Lake—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating41.3508, -76.0323
    Boat rampHarveys Lake—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating41.3734, -76.0462
    Harveys LakeHarveys LakePFBCBoat ramp · Yes ramp—No feeBoating41.3643, -76.0577

    PFBC fishing and boating access points and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Harveys Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Harveys Lake

    How big is Harveys Lake?

    Harveys Lake covers about 629 acres in Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania (Luzerne County).

    What fish are in Harveys Lake?

    Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission lists Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass and Chain pickerel.

    Is there a public boat launch on Harveys Lake?

    Yes. 3 public trailer launches are listed: Harveys Lake, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Harveys Lake?

    Yes. We list 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Harveys Lake?

    Harveys Lake touches Harveys Lake in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

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