Skaneateles Lake

At the southernmost tip of Skaneateles Lake is Andrew R. Fuller Park, in the town of Scott. This park hosts the boat and kayak launch that provides the nearest access to the Staghorn Cliffs. The park amenities include tennis courts, a pavilion, shoreline fishing, and restrooms. There is a $3 fee to launch for non-residence. Skaneateles Lake is so pristine it is used as an unfiltered source of drinking water (one of only six in the county!). The DEC is on-site to check that your vessel's hull is clean from debris and invasive spices, before and after launching.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Although Skaneateles Lake is the fourth largest of the Finger Lakes, at 16 miles in length, it averages only a mile in width. This can make for some very choppy waters mid-day or during high winds. It's for that reason we recommend you venture out kayaking in the early morning or evenings when the lake is at its calmest. Be sure to follow all NSC safety guidelines and wear a life vest, as most of the southern shoreline is comprised of sheer cliffs, with no beach to swim to if your kayak is overturned. Fish species in the lake include Lake trout, rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon (also called landlocked salmon), smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, chain pickerel, cisco, bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, rock bass, black crappie, white sucker, and brown bullhead.

LAUNCH

Andrew Fuller Park offers a small concrete ramp and parking for 30 cars and trailers. (42.761175°N, 76.268120°W)

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