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Owasco Yacht Club

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Auburn, NY 13021

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The yacht club is a great place all around it's fun for kids to meet other kids and have fun. For adults there's a restaurant and grills for dinner. Events like the beer blast or the wine tasting are also fun . It's great for the whole family especially for those with boats I highly recomend investing in a membership.

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Owasco Lake

"the crossing point" or "floating bridge", physical characteristics.

• Length: 11 miles
• Width: 1 mile
• Average Depth: 95 ft
• Maximum Depth: 177 ft
• Volume: 212 billion gallons  

History and Surrounding Area

• Wasco, a site at the northern end of the lake, was once home to one of the earliest settlements of the Cayuga tribe. 
• In the early half of the 19th century, Owasco Lake was known for its resorts and casinos, which catered to the upper class and social elite. The Syracuse Railway ran down the west side of the lake, and passenger steamboats were used to transport vacationers from one high-profile destination to another. Today, the profile of the lake has changed with lovely private homes and quaint cottages dotting much of the shoreline.
• The town of Moravia lies at the southern end of the lake. It is the birthplace of President Millard Fillmore and was the childhood home of John D. Rockefeller. Fillmore Glen State Park with its deep gorges and 5 waterfalls is located there.
• The small city of Auburn is located 2.5 miles north of Owasco Lake.  Known as “History’s Hometown,” the former homes of Harriet Tubman, William Seward, Secretary of State to Presidents Lincoln and Johnson, and a leading figure in the purchase of Alaska (Seward's Folly,) and Ted Case, inventor of sound on film are all located there.  

Water Facts

• Owasco is the 6th largest of the Finger Lakes
• The largest tributary that runs into the lake is the Owasco Inlet, which accounts for almost 55% of the surface water that enters the lake.
• Owasco Lake supplies water to more than 70% of Cayuga County.
• The shallow water allows warm water temperatures in the summer, which make the lake ideal for swimming and boating.
• Emerson Park at the northern end of the lake features beaches, playgrounds, boat launches, disk golf, a dog park, historic pavilions for public events and the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse.
• At the southern end of Owasco Lake lies the Owasco Flats, an inlet and floodplain that provides excellent birding, paddling, and nature trails.
• The lake is home to an abundance of fish, including walleye, perch, smallmouth bass, trout, Northern Pike, and salmon.  It is also an ideal ice-fishing location during the winter months, especially at the northern end.

OWASCO LAKE BOATING GUIDE

Length:  11.1 miles width:  1.3 miles depth:  177 feet, named for the iroquois word for the log crossings over the owasco river,owasco lake is the smallest of the six major finger lakes. owasco lake is in cayuga county and lies just west of skaneateles lake and otisco lake. owasco lake draws people from near and far to enjoy excellent swimming, boating, skiing and fishing. , disclaimer: hours and details may change, make sure to call ahead for up to date hours of operation..

BOAT LAUNCH SITES:

Emerson park (public)- address: 6914 e lake road, auburn, ny 13021 website: https://www.cayugacounty.us/facilities/facility/details/emerson-park-1 -two hand and trailer launches available -small admission fee, owasco yacht club  (private) address: 349 yacht club drive, auburn, ny 13021 website: http://www.owascoyachtclub.com/, south shore marina  address:2810 firelane 1, off route 38 • moravia, ny 13118  phone:(315) 497-3006 website:  https://www.ssmonowasco.com/, owasco marine address: 7017 owasco rd, auburn, ny 13021 phone: 315-258-9096 website:  https://owascomarine.net/, boat rentals, owasco marine south shore marina invert sports sunny sail boat rental, links, maps & more , owasco lake fishing  (official site) owasco lake swimming  (official site), nys- dec  cayuga county launching sites  (official site) nys- dec  owasco lake  (official site) nys-dec  map  (official site) nys-dec  special regulations  (official site), things to do, food & drinks, lodging & real estate, cookie policy, privacy statement, about fingerlakes.com, fingerlakes.com is your complete guide to the entire finger lakes region of new york state--from wine trails to hiking trails and fishing to skiing..

Owasco Lake

Owasco Lake is situated in the Finger Lakes region of Cayuga County in the US State of New York . This 17.9km long lake is considered the sixth most extensive and the third westernmost of the major Finger Lakes in New York. The name of the Owasco Lake is believed to have been derived from the native Iroquois word "dwas-co," which means "bridge on the water." Owasco Lake forms a part of the traditional territory of the Cayuga Nation of New York. 

About The Owasco Lake

Covering an area of 27.45 sq. km, Owasco Lake has a length of 17.9km and a maximum width of 2.1km. Situated at an elevation of 217m above sea level, the Owasco Lake reaches an average depth of 29m and a maximum depth of 54m. The lake receives its maximum inflow from the 32km long Owasco Inlet, which begins its journey from an unnamed marsh located to the north of the village of Freeville and empties into the Owasco Lake. The Owasco Inlet accounts for about 55% of the surface water that drains into the lake. Before emptying into the lake, it spreads out into an expansive wetland named Owasco Flats, which provides critical breeding habitat for various fishes, birds, reptiles, and mammals. The Owasco Lake Outlet drains the Owasco Lake in the city of Auburn, which is situated at the northern end of the lake. A dam located on the lake's outlet controls the water levels of Owasco Lake. 

Owasco Lake is situated entirely within Cayuga County's boundaries and supplies more than 70% of its water requirements. The lake supplies drinking water for the city of Auburn and many other municipalities. It has also been recorded that the Owasco Lake drains an area of 540 sq. km and has a water volume of 800,000,000 cubic meters. Owasco Lake is surrounded by agricultural lands on all sides and is therefore much exposed to high levels of nitrogen-rich fertilizers, pesticides, animal wastes, and other toxic chemicals discharged into the lake from the surrounding agricultural farms and the villages of Moravia and Groton. This dumping of farm wastes into the lake has resulted in the increased growth of Eurasian watermilfoil and other lake weeds, seriously affecting the lake's oxygen levels. Moreover, the lake's large drainage basin to surface ratio also accounts for the high-nutrient loading of Owasco Lake. 

Ecology And Recreation In Owasco Lake

Owasco Lake is home to a large number of fishes. Some of the notable fishes found in the lake include lake trout, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, rock bass, American pickerel, brown trout, Atlantic salmon, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, pumpkinseed sunfish, black bullhead catfish, and walleye. 

Since the Owasco Lake is comparatively smaller and shallower than the other Finger Lakes, the lake's waters warm up much more quickly and offer recreational activities like swimming, boating, and water-skiing. The lake also serves as an ideal place for ice fishing during the winter months. Located at the lake's northern end, Emerson Park features beaches, boat launches for motorized and non-motorized boats, playgrounds, a picnic area, an 18-hole disc golf course, and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse that hosts various classic shows and events throughout the year. A private club named the Owasco Yacht Club was established in 1889 at the lake's northeastern corner. The Filmore Glen State Park featuring many waterfalls, deep gorges, campsites, and hiking trails, is located in the village of Moravia at the southern end of the lake. The Owasco Watershed Association also hosts the "Ring of Lights" celebration every year. 

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Owasco Yacht Club

367 Yacht Club Drive 

Auburn NY 13021

(Firelane 2 East Lake Road) 

Mailing Address

PO Box 367, Auburn NY 13021

Email:  [email protected]  

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