Owasco Lake

Bridge on the Water

Owasco Lake, whose name means "bridge on the water," is located in Cayuga County in Owasco in the town of Melrose Park, New York. After a day by the lake residents can grab a bite at a local restaurant such as Prison City Pub & Brewery or Drifters on Owasco.

Syracuse is under an hour away, with plenty of big-city attractions and amenities.

Plenty of Room

Spanning an impressive 6,665 acres and a max depth of 177 feet, Owasco Lake has plenty of room for new residents to settle down. Owasco Lake is the sixth largest Finger Lake.

Fun on the Lake

Owasco Lake has plenty to keep its residents busy. Residents can swim or boat around the lake, and anglers will adore the bass and trout's local populations.

Owasco Lake is primarily known for its year-round recreation opportunities. Some of the popular activities on the lake include boating, ice fishing, downhill skiing, and swimming.

Excitement Off the Water

Residents looking for fun off the water can visit the nearby town of Melrose Park.

One popular attraction is the Case Research Lab Museum, where visitors can learn how movies with sound were invented. Another popular attraction is the Dickens Christmas Festival. Around Christmas, visitors can enjoy meeting character actors dressed up as Dickens characters and even seeing scenes from his classic stories.

Clean and Relaxing

Owasco Lake is the perfect place for lake living. Since the lake has fewer tourists than the other finger lakes, residents get to enjoy clear, clean, quiet waters, making it the best place to relax enjoy the lake life.