# Canadohta Lake (Crawford County, PA): what to check before you buy
Source page: https://lakepennsylvania.net/lakes/canadohta-lake · Facts checked 2026-10-04

## Short answers
**Is there a public launch?**
Public launch on this lake: Canadohta Lake access area (PFBC), checked Oct 4, 2026.

**Can I run a motorboat?**
Motors up to 10 horsepower (58 Pa. Code § 111.20(a)). Checked Oct 4, 2026.

**Has state sampling found algae problems?**
State sampling data has 7 sample results for this lake (2019–2024); 1 were at Advisory (Yellow) or Avoid Contact (Red) levels. These are single-sample results, not a lake-wide status (checked Oct 4, 2026).

**Which township or borough is it in?**
It is in Bloomfield Township in Crawford County (PA municipal boundary map, checked Oct 4, 2026).

## Facts
- Lake outline area (USGS NHD): About 170 acres (USGS NHD outline) (source: https://hydro.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/rest/services/nhd/MapServer/12; checked 2026-10-04)
- Shoreline municipalities: Bloomfield Township (Crawford County) (source: https://gis.dep.pa.gov/depgisprd/rest/services/emappa/eMapPA_External_Extraction/MapServer/245; checked 2026-10-04)
- Municipal links: Bloomfield Township: STR ordinance not found online (source: https://www.bloomfieldtwppa.com/ordinances; checked 2026-10-04)
- Public launch: Public launch on this lake: Canadohta Lake access area (PFBC), checked Oct 4, 2026 (source: https://gis.dep.pa.gov/depgisprd/rest/services/emappa/eMapPA_External_Extraction/MapServer/81; checked 2026-10-04)
- Motor rule (public waters): Motors up to 10 horsepower (58 Pa. Code § 111.20(a)). (source: https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/058/chapter111/chap111toc.html; checked 2026-10-04)
- State HAB sample results (all seasons): State sampling data has 7 sample results for this lake (2019–2024); 1 were at Advisory (Yellow) or Avoid Contact (Red) levels. These are single-sample results, not a lake-wide status (checked Oct 4, 2026). (source: https://services1.arcgis.com/Nifc7wlHaBPig3Q3/arcgis/rest/services/HABS2018_2021_FIXED/FeatureServer/0; checked 2026-10-04)

Independent guide. Not legal, real-estate, engineering or insurance advice.