| Lake Ontelaunee | |
| Coords: | 40.4622°N -75.9214°W |
| Basin Countries: | United States |
| Area: | 1082acres |
| Pushpin Map: | Pennsylvania#USA |
| Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of Lake Ontelaunee in Pennsylvania, USA. |
Lake Ontelaunee is a 1082acres reservoir that is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Blue Marsh Lake, another artificial reservoir, is the largest lake in Berks County, making Lake Ontelaunee the second-largest lake.
Owned by the City of Reading, Lake Ontelaunee was created in 1926 by the damming of Maiden Creek in order to extend and improve the water supply to the city. A large dedication ceremony was held in 1929.[1]
In addition, the lake provides a venue for hunters, fishermen, and hikers. The lake supports a large and varied fish population including panfish, largemouth bass, common carp, bullhead catfish, channel catfish, alewife, white perch, chain pickerel, and a small northern pike population, and others. No boats are allowed on this lake and there is also no swimming allowed.