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LeBoeuf Lake in Waterford, PA
LeBoeuf Lake sits beside Waterford in the French Creek watershed. State sources are the right place to plan a launch or fishing day.
The lake beside Waterford
Waterford Borough says LeBoeuf Lake lies next to town. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat material describes a 72-acre open-water lake in the French Creek watershed.
State watershed documents trace the water. Trout Run enters LeBoeuf Lake. The lake drains through LeBoeuf Creek toward French Creek.
Access and boats
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat material has identified a public gravel launch with parking at the south end of the lake. A commission report also describes boating as limited to unpowered boats and electric motors.
Those sources document the lake, but conditions and regulations can change. Check the current commission pages before launching a boat or relying on a specific access condition.
This guide does not claim swimming access, rentals, restrooms, or other facilities. The sources used here do not establish them.
Fishing information
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission publishes biologist reports and statewide fishing rules. Those pages can answer questions that an undated travel article cannot.
Review the current season, license rules, consumption advisories, and water conditions before fishing. The linked 2016 biologist report is useful background, not a substitute for current regulations.
Add the historical campus
LeBoeuf Lake and the Fort LeBoeuf historical campus belong to the same local geography. They need different planning. Use Pennsylvania agencies for the water and the Fort LeBoeuf Historical Society for museums and tours.
The Waterford history route covers the museum, Judson House, Eagle Hotel, Washington Statue Park, and the soldiers’ garden.
Sources were checked July 23, 2026.
Source ledger
Sources checked for this article
- Borough of WaterfordMunicipal overview locating the lake next to Waterford.
- Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission biologist reportsOfficial fisheries and lake-report index.
- LeBoeuf Lake biologist reportOfficial report describing the lake, watershed, and boating restrictions at the time of publication.
- Trout Run watershed planPennsylvania DEP source for the Trout Run, LeBoeuf Lake, and LeBoeuf Creek connection.
Revision history
- Published with Pennsylvania agency sources and no unsupported swimming or facility claims.