Visit Owasco Lake
Owasco Lake is one of the six major Finger Lakes. FingerLakes.com calls it the smallest and warmest of them, and that makes it a natural playground for swimming, paddling and boating. At its north end is Emerson Park, and just beyond is Auburn, "History's Hometown," home of William H. Seward and Harriet Tubman.
Owasco Lake at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 11.1 miles | FingerLakes.com |
| Width | 1.3 miles | FingerLakes.com |
| Depth | 177 feet | FingerLakes.com |
| County | Cayuga County | FingerLakes.com |
| Lakeside towns | Auburn, Fleming, Moravia, Niles, Owasco, Venice | FingerLakes.com |
| Rank | 6th largest Finger Lake | Visit Finger Lakes |
| Drinking water | Supplies more than 70% of Cayuga County | Visit Finger Lakes |
| Fish | Walleye, perch, smallmouth bass, trout, northern pike, salmon | Visit Finger Lakes |
More in The Lake.
Top things to do
- Emerson Park: 135 acres at the lake's north end, with boat launches, paddlecraft rentals, disc golf and the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse.
- Get on the water. Rent a kayak, canoe or SUP from Owasco Paddles at Emerson Park, or use the four boat launches and two marinas.
- Auburn's history: the Seward House Museum, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and the Harriet Tubman Home.
- Head south to the Owasco Flats for birding and paddling, and to Fillmore Glen State Park near Moravia, with its gorges and 5 waterfalls.
- Ice fishing in winter, especially at the lake's northern end.
Where to stay, marry or celebrate
Springside Inn (6141 West Lake Road, Auburn) is across the road from Owasco Lake's western shore, about 4 minutes from Emerson Park. It offers:
- 7 guest rooms plus the Holland House rental
- Weddings for up to 220 guests
- Private events
- Select public events, such as holiday dinners, brunches and clambakes
Springside does not run a public restaurant. More on Springside →
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