Guide To Fishing At Skaneateles Lake

AKA: The Roof Garden of the Lakes

17 miles long, 8,900 surface acres, and 34 miles of shoreline make Skaneateles Lake an awesome place for a weekend fishing trip or an extended family vacation. Located in the central part of the state, Skaneateles Lake attracts anglers with an interest in catching bass, crappie, walleye, trout, sunfish, perch, salmon and pickerel.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Smallmouth bass, rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon are the top draws with quality schools of each residing in the lake. Ice fishing can be good, once safe ice sets in, for lake trout and yellow perch.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, lake trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch, Atlantic salmon and chain pickerel at Skaneateles Lake in New York.

Primary fish species residing in Skaneateles Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Skaneateles Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Skaneateles Lake

Skaneateles Lake Boat Rental
Rentals: Pontoon boats
315 664-4184

Skaneateles Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats and kayaks
315 685-5095

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Andrew Fuller Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located at the southern end of the lake, off Glen Haven Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

DEC Boat Launch, Skaneateles Lake
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Nys Boat Launch Fire Lane 15, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Skaneateles Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Fire Lane 44, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.