In early spring 1999, Tamarack Lake was completely drained so that safety modifications could be made to the outlet structures on both dams. The modifications were completed in the summer of 1999 and the reservoir was fully refilled by the spring of 2000.

Since the summer of 1999, large numbers of warm/coolwater fish have been stocked in Tamarack Lake to speed the recovery of the fishery. Muskellunge and black crappie in particular have been doing very well.

Tamarack is managed under Big Bass Regulations and is part of the Brood Stock Lakes Program. All other species of fish are managed under Commonwealth Inland Waters regulations.

A fishing pier is available for persons with disabilities.

BOATING

Boating is limited to boats powered by electric motors and un-powered boats. There are 7 access points (ranging from gravel ramps to improved concrete ramps with small docks) and associated parking facilities.

Un-powered boats may be moored at the lake in accordance with Commission property regulations. To be used at the lake, boats must be registered or have a valid launch permit (permits are issued by the Commission or PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources).