Are Jet Skis permitted on Owasco Lake? Yes
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Can you Swim in Owasco Lake? Yes |
What is the Average water level variance at Owasco Lake? Summer level of Owasco Lake is 713' above sea level. Winter level is 710' above sea level. |
Are Boat Docks permitted at Owasco Lake? Docks are permitted but most docks are taken out in the fall and put back in the spring. |
Are Power Boats permitted at Owasco Lake? 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. |
What are the Nearby Cities to Owasco Lake? Syracuse is the closest large city. Rochester is around an hour. |
What is the Closest Airport to Owasco Lake? Both Syracuse and Rochester have good sized airports. Ithaca also has an airport. Ithaca is around 1/2 hour. |
What are the Building restrictions at Owasco Lake? 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. |
Owasco Lake
Fishing Information |
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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.
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Owasco Lake
Boating Information |
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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
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Owasco Lake
Camping Information |
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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.
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Owasco Lake
Local Area Businesses |
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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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