Upstate New York Lakes

Hemlock Lake - Map
With it's high elevation and virtually undeveloped shoreline, Hemlock Lake provides Upstate NY with not only an excellent source of quality drinking water, but also a prime fishing location as well as a peaceful natural area. Owned an managed by the City of Rochester, Hemlock is one of two pristine Finger Lakes.

Canadice Lake - Map
The highest and the smallest of the Finger Lakes, Canadice is a gem for nature lovers. Its shores are free from development and saturated with wildlife. A well-defined trail parallels the western shore, giving visitors an opportunity to walk the complete length of the 3 mile long lake. Like Hemlock, Canadice is used by the City of Rochester as a water source.

Honeoye Lake - Map
Almost the smallest and certainly the shallowest of the Finger Lakes, Honeoye Lake is a place of scenic beauty. Although the density of homes and cottages along the lake are not nearly as concentrated as the other popular Finger Lakes, Honeoye is far from being as natural as Hemlock or Canadice Lakes. It does, however, represent a setting seemingly in-between.

Canandaigua Lake - Map
With lakefront homes selling for upwards of a million dollars, Canandaigua Lake is arguably the most popular of the Finger Lakes. The City of Canandaigua to the north offers picturesque parks, plenty of shopping and dinning options and Roseland Waterpark. To the south, the High-Tor Wildlife Management area and the village of Naples offer a more peaceful setting.

Keuka Lake - Map
The "Lady of the Lakes" is easily one of the more picturesque Finger Lakes. Numerous wineries and historic small towns surround the Y-shaped "Crooked Lake," making it one of the more popular tourist destinations. A drive down Rt 54 from Branchport to Hammondsport is a must for anyone passing though.

Seneca Lake - Map
The largest of the Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake is the center of the region's wine and tourism industry. Seneca Lake is surrounded by parks, offering visitors a chance to enjoy the lake from nearly every angle. The Geneva and Watkins Glen waterfronts draw visitors from all over with their breathtaking views and family-friendly atmoshpheres.

Cayuga Lake - Map
The longest of the Finger Lakes and second largest in area, Cayuga Lake is also the closest to sea level. With the City of Ithaca to the South and Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge to the north, this lakes has both extremes of development and natural areas. Along with Seneca Lake, the fertile surrounding hills are the hub for the Finger Lakes wine industry.

Owasco Lake - Map
Owasco Lake, the third easternmost and 6th largest of the Finger Lakes, is one of the smaller, shallower members of the eight glacial lakes. Public access is limited to Emerson Park in Auburn; a beautiful lake-front park that cradles the northern end.

Skaneateles Lake - Map
The Finger Lake with first-class water quality and destination for visitors from around the county. Nestled on the northern tip lies the ideal small-town American village of Skaneateles, except in December when it magically transforms into a Dickens-era Christmas village, complete with costumed characters and horse-drawn carriages.

Otisco Lake - Map
Once a small seasonal lake, surrounded by marshland, this eastern finger lake has been expanded though a series of damming projects to bring it to it's current state. Bisected by rock a causeway, the northern end houses deep, clear waters, while the southern end is shallow an murky. Otisco Lake's annual bass fishing tournament draws thousands.