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49.5' Of Sloping East Side Owasco Lakefront

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Ad No: 79658 Added on: Sep 03, 2009

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Contact: Jeff Trescot, Broker

Lake: Owasco Lake, New York

50' Of Level Year Round East Side Owasco Lakefront

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Ad No: 78273 Added on: Aug 14, 2009

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Contact: Jeff Trescot, Broker

Lake: Owasco, New York

100' Of Level Year Round West Side Owasco Lakefront

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Ad No: 78156 Added on: Aug 13, 2009

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Contact: Jeff Trescot, Broker

Lake: Owasco, New York

Contemporary Located In The Premier Community Of Buck Point

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Ad No: 77465 Added on: Aug 03, 2009

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Contact: Midge Fricano, Broker, Broker

Lake: Owasco Lake, New York

50.9' of Level West side Owasco Lakefront.

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Ad No: 76347 Added on: Jul 16, 2009

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Contact: Jeff Trescot, Broker

Lake: Owasco Lake, New York

125' Of Westside Owasco Lakefront

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Ad No: 74881 Added on: Jun 25, 2009

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Contact: Jeff Trescot, Broker

Lake: Owasco Lake, New York

54' of West side Owasco Lakefront and 2.48 acre building lot

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Ad No: 74880 Added on: Jun 25, 2009

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Contact: Jeff Trescot, Broker

Lake: Owasco Lake, New York

Remodeled Lakefront

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Ad No: 73647 Added on: Jun 09, 2009

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Contact: Michael DeRosa, Broker Associate

Lake: Owasco Lake, New York

Spectacular Sunsets!

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Ad No: 73646 Added on: Jun 09, 2009

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Contact: Michael DeRosa, Broker Associate

Lake: Owasco Lake, New York

A Beachfront Retreat

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Ad No: 73640 Added on: Jun 09, 2009

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Contact: Michael DeRosa, Broker Associate

Lake: Owasco Lake, New York

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Owasco Lake

Lake Map

Owasco Lake is the sixth largest Finger Lake. It is 10 miles long, located in Cayuga County and covers an area of almost 6600 acres. Owasco Lake is located in Central New York State. It is one of eleven lakes known as the Finger Lakes. Owasco Lake is used as a drinking water supply. There is recreational, residential, agricultural and commercial development around the lake. The area provides a valuable habitat for wildlife.

The name "Owasco" is derived from the Indian word "Wasco" which means "outlet" or "floating bridge." A second derivation of the name is from the Indian word "Osco" that means "crossing place."

Jet Skis:

Are they permitted? Yes

Swimming:

Can you swim in the lake? Yes

Water Level:

Average water level variance? Summer level of Owasco Lake is 713' above sea level. Winter level is 710' above sea level.

Boat Docks:

Are they permitted? Docks are permitted but most docks are taken out in the fall and put back in the spring.

Power Boats:

Are they permitted? Power boats are allowed. The typical boat is a 19' open bow I/O but there are all kinds and shape of boats on he lake. There are not many if any real big boats. There are also a fair amount of sailboats.

Nearby cities:

Syracuse is the closest large city. Rochester is around an hour.

Nearest airport:

Both Syracuse and Rochester have good sized airports. Ithaca also has an airport. Ithaca is around 1/2 hour.

Building restrictions and requirements:

There are 6 towns around Owasco Lake and each town has its own zoning laws but they are pretty easy to deal with. They understand the tax base the lake houses give them.

Fishing Information

Although the shore line can be the enemy to a speeding boater, it is the home of warm water species. When you get inside the buoys crank baits, spinners and jigs are the tools of the day. It is not unusual to limit out on northern pike, and smallmouth bass and newly introduced walleye pike in sections of the lake. The local anglers association introduced walleye pike. As you move south and find the fifty foot depth it is time to consider trout fishing. From this point south the lake drops off to its deepest spot of 170 feet across from Conklin Cove. This deepest part of the lake is about 1 1/2 miles long.

The principal species of cold water fish are lake, brown and rainbow trout. Smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish have a healthy population also. Both the south and north ends of the lake because of the rocky structure hold smallmouth bass, panfish, northern and walleye pike. You can fish for trout all year, even through the ice but the prime trout season is during May and June. During hard water angling season people direct their energies to catching trout, panfish, and smallmouth bass.

At the south end of the lake you'll find Owasco Creek and on the northeast part of the lake is Dutch Hollow Creek. Both creeks carry a spring run- off drawing bait fish followed by the predators. Most trout are caught while trolling but if you are a still fisherman then use sawbellies to entice the trout to bite. During the summer months you'll find the hard core trout anglers trolling along the thermocline in 10 to 20 feet of water and the shore fisherman casting, using sawbellies as bait. The trout meet the net in the spring as anglers flat line 50 to 75 feet behind boat. For the trout angler in winter fishing from shore, drifting egg sacs is the productive presentation.

Jigs and crank baits will put smallmouth bass in your live well. For the anchored angler proven bronze back catchers are red worms, crawdad and minnows. If you decide to direct your energies to northern pike and largemouth bass angling, then work the weeds and wood stickups casting bass taking lures. When anchored off the weedline productive live bait pike catchers use sucker chubs. Lures like crank baits, spinners and rattletraps bring fish to the net. For the walleye angler, slow trolling a worm rig and spinners bring the fish to the net. At the south end of the lake you have the Town of Moravia where Fillmore Glen State Park is located and at the north end in the Town of Auburn is where will find Melrose Park.

Boating Information

There is a launch site in the town of Auburn at the north end of the lake in Emerson Park. As you enter the lake you will notice the line of buoys along each shore from one end of the lake to the other. These markers are for the benefit of the boaters. The shoreline is rocky and levels off around seven to ten feet. Beneath the surface are numerous rock islands that will do damage to the lower housing of your motor.

Owasco Marine Sea-Doo 315-253-0693, 7017 Owasco Rd, Auburn, NY 13021-9686, Boat Dealer

Southshore Marina 315-497-3006, 2810 Fire Lane 1, Scipio Center, NY 13147

Complete Boat Works Inc 315-252-2833, 2760 Sand Beach Rd, Auburn, NY 13021-5649 Boat Repairing, Boat Dockage & Storage

Trade-A-Yacht Marina Inc 315-258-9096, 147 Pulsifer Dr, Auburn, NY 13021-5430

Skaneateles Marina 315-685-5095, 1938 W Lake Rd, Skaneateles, NY 13152-9675

Camping Information

Camp Rotary 315-784-5019, Sam Adams Ln, Auburn, NY 13021

Fillmore Glen State Park 1686 St. Rte. 38, Moravia, NY 13118, Phone: (315) 497-0130 Fillmore Glen State Park is an oasis of cool, dense woods crowding into a long, narrow gorge. Its hiking trails offer spectacular views, unique geological formations, including five waterfalls, and a botanically rich glen. The park has 60 campsites, a stream-fed swimming pool and fishing in the Owasco Lake inlet. In winter, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are permitted on unplowed roads. Directions: Route 38, 1 mile south of Moravia. South of Owasco Lake. Seasons/Hours: The campground is open mid-May to mid-October. The gorge trails are closed in winter. Deer hunting is permitted in season. Pets: Household pets only; caged or on a leash not more than 6 feet. Proof of rabies inoculation. Not allowed in bathing areas.

Local Area Businesses

Dutch Hollow Country Club 315-784-5052, Benson Rd, Auburn, NY 13021

Auburn Golf & Country Club 315-253-0359, E Lake Rd, Auburn, NY 13021

Owasco Country Club 315-252-3580, E Lake Rd, Auburn, NY 13021

Finger Lakes Scuba 315-252-8683, 11 Dill St, Auburn, NY 13021-3605

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