Cayuga Lake House Vacation Rental Cottage, West Shore Ithaca Ad No. 6017   ($1,300) For Rent Weekly 3 BR Pets: No   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 6 Smoking: No   Location: Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, New York

Union Springs, NY Rental East Side Cottage and large private yard Ad No. 5799   ($700) For Rent Weekly 2 BR Pets: No   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 5 Smoking: No   Location: Cayuga Lake, Union Springs, New York

Union Springs, Ny Cayuga Lake Vacation Rental Property Ad No. 5589   ($1,000) For Rent Weekly 2 BR Pets: No   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 7 Smoking: No   Location: Cayuga, Union Springs, New York

Union Springs NY Vacation Rental, Cayuga Lake, Sunset Cottage #2 Ad No. 5209   ($950) For Rent Weekly 2 BR Pets: No   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 6 Smoking: No   Location: Cayuga Lake, Union Springs, New York

Union Springs NY Vacation Rental Sunset Cottage-1 Cayuga Lake Ad No. 5208   ($950) For Rent Weekly 2 BR Pets: No   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 6 Smoking: No   Location: Cayuga Lake, Union Springs, New York

Union Springs NY Vacation Rental, Cayuga Lake East Side Lakefront Ad No. 5067   ($1,800) For Rent Weekly 4 BR Pets: No   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 10 Smoking: No   Location: Cayuga, Union Springs, New York

Vacation Rental Home, West Shore Cayuga Lake, Close In to Ithaca Ad No. 4357   ($1,300) For Rent Weekly 2 BR Pets: No   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 4 Smoking: No   Location: Cayuga Lake, Ithaca, New York

Cayuga Lake Cottage rental near Ithaca, vacation home Ad No. 3832   ($1,550) For Rent Weekly 2 BR Pets: No   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 5 Smoking: No   Location: Cayuga, Ithaca, New York

Cayuga Lake Rentals Lakefront House Near Ithaca NY Wine Trail Ad No. 3195   ($800) For Rent Weekly 4 BR Pets: Yes   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 18 Smoking: Yes   Location: Cayuga, Trumansburg, New York

Cayuga Lake Rental house, Ovid, NY, Finger Lakes Wine Country Ad No. 292   ($1,850) For Rent Weekly 3 BR Pets: No   Click Here for more info and photos Sleeps 10 Smoking: Yes   Location: Cayuga Lake, Ovid, New York

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Cayuga Lake

Cayuga Lake is the longest of New York's eleven Finger Lakes, and is located in the heart of the region. Its blue waters reflect hillsides lush with vineyards and orchards, set among forests of maple, oak and hemlock while waterfalls pour in splendid gorges. Charming lakeside villages and towns inspire the relaxation found in a gentler place. Reachable by all major state highways, the area is in central New York, approximately one hour from Syracuse and three hours from Albany and Buffalo.

Spanning from the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge in Cayuga and Seneca Counties to the City of Ithaca in Tompkins County, Cayuga Lake stretches for 38.2 miles. This lake has 95.3 miles of shoreline, 66 square miles of surface area, and a depth of 435 feet. Among other attributes, Cayuga Lake is acclaimed for being part of the original Erie Canal (Cayuga-Seneca Canal), and for being a designated Important Bird Area for waterfowl migrating along the Atlantic Flyway. Each year, thousands of Canadian Geese, Ducks, Loons and other birds enjoy the lake's waters as a rest stop on their way to warmer weather for the winter. The New York State Route 90 Scenic Byway stretches along the lake's eastern shore from Montezuma to Genoa, before turning eastward to its terminus in Homer.

In addition to the Cayuga Inlet at Ithaca, five tributaries at the southern end feed the lake. These are Cascadilla Creek, Fall Creek, Salmon Creek, Six-Mile Creek and Taughannock Creek. Cayuga Lake outlets into the Seneca and Cayuga Canal, which joins the northern ends of Seneca and Cayuga Lakes. This canal connects with the Erie Canal north of Seneca Falls. Lake Ontario can be accessed from Cayuga Lake via the Erie Canal, Cross Lake and the Oswego Canal.

Because of its low elevation, 384 feet above sea level, the lake has many marshes, particularly at the northern end, which extends into the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge north of Seneca Falls. It was known as Gweh-u-gweh, "the lake at the mucky land", by the Cayuga Nation and "lake of the marshes" by the Mohawks.

Current lake levels: www.canals.state.ny.us/faq/oswego/water-levels.html

For More Lake Information:  Winter 5-35 FSpring 40-70 FSummer 65-90 FFall 40-65 F

Frequently Asked Lake Questions
Jet Skis:	Are they permitted? Yes
Swimming:	Can you swim in the lake? Yes What is the water quality? Excellent
Boat Docks:	Are they permitted? Yes
Power Boats:	Are they permitted? Yes
Depth of Lake:	435 ft.
Nearby cities:	Distance to nearby major cities? Ithaca, Syracuse , Rochester
Nearest airport:	45 Minutes to Syracuse
Fishing Information
In the shallow water near the Cayuga Lake State Park, largemouth bass, bullheads and carp thrive. In deeper water, anglers can catch northern pike, small mouth bass, lake trout, landlocked salmon and many other varieties of fish. Wells Hollow Bait Tackle & Sundries, 607-869-3474, 6835 Wells Hollow Rd, Ovid, NY 14521-9765 Beard Bait & Tackle Shop, 607-387-5576, 29 Hector St, Trumansburg, NY 14886-9548 Morning Dew Bait Co, 607-387-4059, Trumansburg, NY 14886
Boating Information
Cayuga County offers four public access points onto Cayuga Lake along the eastern shore: the State Department of Environmental Conservation's launch at Mud Lock in the Town of Aurelius, entering the Cayuga-Seneca Canal; the Village of Cayuga's newly built floating dock station at Harris Park; the Village of Union Springs' launch at Frontenac Park, and the State's launch at Long Point State Park in the Town of Ledyard. Hibiscus Harbor (Marina), 315-889-5086, 31 Hibiscus Harbor Ln, Union Springs, NY 13160 Castelli's Marina, 315-889-5532, Basin, Union Springs, NY 13160 Troy's Marina Inc, 315-889-5560, Backus Rd, Union Springs, NY 13160 Southshore Marina, 315-497-3006, 2810 Fire Lane 1, Scipio Center, NY 13147 Riverheart Explorations, 607-387-8388, Trumansburg, NY 14886 Tour & Guide Services Beacon Bay Marina, 315-252-2849, 6223 Lake, Cayuga, NY 13034 Twin Oaks Marine, 315-889-7725, Lake Rd, Cayuga, NY 13034 Finger Lakes Marine Service Inc, 607-533-4422, 44 Marina Rd, Lansing, NY 14882-9034
Camping Information
Cayuga Lake State Park 2678 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls, NY 13148, Phone: (315) 568-5163 Cayuga Lake State Park's terrain is flat at lakeshore, where the beach and sun lawns are, then slopes gently uphill to campsites and cabins. The scenic highlight of the park is its expansive view of Cayuga Lake. The park has a boat launch, playground, playing field and recreation building. Directions: Rte 89, north end of Cayuga Lake, West Shore. Seasons/Hours: Camping season begins the last weekend in April and it ends the last weekend in October. The park is open all winter. Ridgewood Campgrounds, 607-869-9787, 6590 Cayuga Lake Rd, Ovid, NY 14521-9752 Sunset On Seneca Campsites, 607-582-6030, 8453 Lower Lake Rd, Lodi, NY 14860-9639 Twin Oaks Campgrounds, 315-889-5189, Lake Rd, Cayuga, NY 13034
Local Area Businesses
ITHACA--Located at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca is home to Cornell University as well as Ithaca College. Its star attractions are as numerous as they are diverse, ranging from wineries and recreation to museums and performing arts. The city is perhaps best defined, though, by its breathtaking gorges and waterfalls throughout the area. At 150 feet high and 175 feet wide, Ithaca Falls is undoubtedly the most impressive--right in the town's center. SENECA FALLS--"The Birthplace of Women's Rights," Seneca Falls is home to the National Women's Hall of Fame as well as the Women's Rights National Historic Park. Located at the northern tip of Cayuga Lake, Seneca Falls attributes much of its liberal past to its history as a heavy abolitionist area. In fact, it was considered America's frontier before the bravest pioneers forged their way over the mountains. AUBURN--Located northeast of Cayuga Lake, Auburn is a city rich in history. Not only was it the home of William Henry Seward, who served as Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln (and who negotiated the purchase of Alaska, known as "Seward's Folly"). As the birthplace of the "talkie," it also changed the way we view movies today. AURORA--Founded in the late 1780s, Aurora has been known as an educational center since the 1790s when its first school was built, In addition, Wells College was founded in 1868 by Henry Wells, pioneer of the Wells Fargo Stagecoach and American Express. Historic buildings are abundant in this small gem on Cayuga Lake's eastern shore. In fact, most of Aurora--including the Wells College campus--is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Other Attractions Clinton House/Dewitt Historical Society Hangar Theatre Ithaca Festival Memorial Day Museum Montezuma Wildlife Refuge National Women’s Hall of Fame Women’s Rights National Historic Park Including Visitors Center/Elizabeth Cady Stanton House Numerous Wineries and Vineyards