Cranberry Glade Lake boat launch
Cranberry Glade Lake
The lake is open for a variety of water-based activities, including fishing, boating, and swimming. However, only non-powered boats are permitted on the lake, meaning that visitors can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and rowing. Fishing is also a popular activity on Cranberry Glade Lake, with anglers targeting a variety of fish species, including trout, bluegill, and bass.
In summary, Cranberry Glade Lake boat ramp is a concrete boat ramp located in Pennsylvania, providing easy access to Cranberry Glade Lake. It services only non-powered boats, including kayaks, canoes, and rowboats, and is popular among anglers targeting a variety of fish species.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Cranberry Glade Lake -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Youghiogheny River Below Confluence | 1,000 cfs | → |
| Laurel Hill Creek At Ursina | 89 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Youghiogheny River Dam | 682 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Ohiopyle | 979 cfs | → |
| Casselman River At Markleton | 178 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Connellsville | 1,260 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
River runs
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
Nearby fishing
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Frostburg Reservoir
- Deep Creek Lake
- Sand Spring Run
- Savage River Reservoir
- Georges Creek
Other boat launches
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Cranberry Glade Lake as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cranberry Glade Lake
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Cranberry Glade Lake.