The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cazenovia Lake
Madison County, New York · about 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
48°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Cazenovia Lake
Cazenovia Lake spreads over about 1,130 acres in Madison County, New York.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles with roughly 9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,190 ft above sea level. Cazenovia is right by the lake. Syracuse, the nearest city, is about 14 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,190 ft
- County
- Madison County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in New York, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 48°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
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 6:53 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cazenovia Lake
- Cazenoviaon the shore
- Manliusabout 4.7 mi northwest
- Chittenangoabout 4.7 mi north
- Bolivarabout 6.4 mi north
- Syracusenearest city, about 14 mi northwest
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Questions about Cazenovia Lake
What fish are in Cazenovia Lake?
Lakes like Cazenovia Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cazenovia Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Cazenovia Lake?
About 1,130 acres, with about 9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cazenovia Lake?
Cazenovia is on the shore; Manlius is about 4.7 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Cazenovia Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cazenovia Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
