Lakes / Pennsylvania / Cowanesque Lake
Cowanesque Lake, Pennsylvania
1,090 acres
Surface Area
1,079 ft
Surface Elevation
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Pennsylvania
41.98 degrees N, 77.17 degrees W - Tioga County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
How Cowanesque Lake Stacks Up
- The largest lake in Tioga County among those counted.
- About 87 miles from Scranton, as the crow flies.
- 2 fish species on the Fish and Boat Commission list for this lake.
Fish Species
WalleyeMuskellunge
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Facts and Figures
Waterbody ID415916770910
CountyTioga
Fishing IncludesMuskellunge, Tiger Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie
Coordinates41.9817, -77.1706
Deepest Natural Lakes in Pennsylvania
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Struble Lake | Chester | 146 acres | 19 ft |
Largest Lakes in Pennsylvania
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pymatuning Reservoir | Crawford | 13,920 acres | About 25 ft |
| 2 | Allegheny Reservoir | Warren | 12,081 acres | 128 ft |
| 3 | Raystown Lake | Huntingdon | 8,297 acres | None |
| 4 | Lake Wallenpaupack | Pike, Wayne | 5,698 acres | 60 ft |
| 5 | Shenango River Lake | Mercer | 3,559 acres | 30 ft |
Sources: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission lake data (ID 415916770910); USGS; Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, WWCW Fisheries Lakes (PASDA PAFishBoat layer 27). Verified October 28, 2026.