Purchase a Launch Permit For Unpowered Boats

PA Boat Launch Permits are available to purchase in the Lake Wallenpaupack area at Tunlar Agency, 1319 Purdytown Tpk, Hawley PA. We're open Monday - Friday, 9 to 4, and Saturday 9 to 1.

You'll need a Permit when launching an unpowered kayak, canoe, paddleboard, rowboat, or inflatable craft, from a PA Fish and Boat Commission access area, to launch within Pennsylvania State Parks and Forests, and for access to Commonwealth-owned waters, including those managed by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

Unpowered boats do not have a motor and rely on wind or human paddle power. Boat Registration is available at Tunlar Agency for boats with a motor attached (electric, gas, trolling). The Commission does not recognize launch permits from other states. We'll provide you with a Temporary Launch Permit and proof of purchase, then PFBC will mail your decals/permit, to be displayed on the outside center of each side of the watercraft.

Stop by for a copy of the 2026 PFBC Boating and Fishing Handbook and keep Tunlar Agency in mind for all of your Boat Registration and Title needs. We can assist with Title & Registration for Trailers, we sell In-Transit Temp Tags, and we provide Instant Insurance for Boats and ATV's. A Notary Public is always available to assist with PA Title Notarization requirements, and for General Notary Services.

INSURE • REGISTER • RIDE!