Lake Winola facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake Winola
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Location	Overfield Township, PA
Surface area	185 acres (0.75 km2)
Max. depth	69.8 feet (21.3 m)

Lake Winola is a public lake in Overfield Township, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. It covers about 185 acres (0.75 km2) and was formed by glaciers long ago. The lake has two main parts, an eastern and a western section. These are separated by a piece of land that sticks out into the lake.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission helps manage Lake Winola. There is a public boat launch on the southeast side of the lake. You can use motorized boats here, but they must travel in a counter-clockwise direction. The Scranton Canoe Club is also located on the lake. It offers a golf course and dining for its members.

Lake Winola's Geography

Lake Winola is about 185 acres (0.75 km2) in size. Its average depth is about 33.7 feet (10.3 m). The deepest part is in the center of the western cove, reaching about 69.8 feet (21.3 m). The lake bottom slopes steeply from the shore into the deeper water.

The bottom of the lake is covered with about 4 feet (1.2 m) of sediment. This is made up of tiny bits of rock and soil. The thickest amount of sediment, about 21 feet (6.4 m), is found in the southeastern part of the lake.

You can find eight different types of water plants growing on the lake bottom. The most common plant is the Broad-leaved Pondweed. However, there are also two types of plants that are not native to the area. These are called Eurasian Watermilfoil and Curly-leaf Pondweed. They can sometimes spread quickly and take over.

History of Lake Winola

In May 1908, a special trolley line was built to Lake Winola. This line, part of the Northern Electric company, connected Factoryville to the lake. After this, Northern Electric bought 50 acres (0.20 km2) of land right on the lake.

They built a dance pavilion and a small amusement park there. People visiting for the summer could also enjoy boat rides on the lake. A small steamboat would take them around. A trip from the city of Scranton to the lake cost only 45 cents one way. This made Lake Winola a very popular summer spot for many years.

The trolley line stopped running in the fall of 1930. Bus service, which Northern Electric had started in 1927, then took over. Over time, the dance pavilion, amusement park, and steamboat rides were removed. Today, only a few old foundations remain as reminders of those fun times.

Lake Winola was also a special vacation place for Hillary Clinton and her family when she was a child. In 2013, she gave her share of the family cottage at the lake to her brothers, Hugh and Tony.

Images for kids

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  Lake Winola in March

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  Kayaker on the Lake