Skaneateles Lake

Syracuse, New York

Target Species: Rainbow Trout
Lake Trout
Smallmouth Bass
Sunfish
Yellow Perch
Chain Pickerel
Water Type: Freshwater
Spot Type: Lake
Access: Shore, Boat

About This Spot

Located near Syracuse, New York, Skaneateles Lake is a public freshwater fishing lake, with shore and boat access. Anglers can target Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Yellow Perch and Chain Pickerel, among others.

GPS Coordinates

GPS (Degrees & Decimal Minutes)

N 42° 51.282' W 76° 21.917'

Decimal Coordinates

42.854707761, -76.365278839

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