The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cayuga Lake
Cayuga County, New York · 42,800 acres (66.9 sq mi)
53°F water, level falling, calm Monday morning.
About Cayuga Lake
In Cayuga County, New York, Cayuga Lake covers 42,800 acres; it is a natural lake. It lies on the Seneca River. Cayuga Lake is the longest of New York's Finger Lakes.
It stretches about 34.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 83 miles. At about 380 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 435 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 179 ft. Union Springs is right by the lake.
- Size
- 42,800 acres (66.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 435 ft (average 179 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 83 miles
- End to end
- About 34.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 380 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Seneca River
- County
- Cayuga County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Cayuga Lake
Cayuga Lake holds lake trout, trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and yellow perch. With the surface at 53°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLake trout
Moving deeper. Fish 40 ft and down.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Falling 0.4 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cayuga Lake
- Union Springson the shore
- Bridgeporton the shore
- Northwest Ithacaon the shore
- Cayuga Heightson the shore
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Questions about Cayuga Lake
What fish are in Cayuga Lake?
Cayuga Lake holds lake trout, trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cayuga Lake?
About 435 ft at the deepest point, about 179 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Cayuga Lake?
42,800 acres, with about 83 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cayuga Lake?
Union Springs is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Cayuga Lake today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cayuga Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
