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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Neatahwanta
Oswego County, New York · about 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Lake Neatahwanta
In Oswego County, New York, Lake Neatahwanta covers about 730 acres.
It stretches about 1.5 miles end to end with roughly 4.5 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 370 ft above sea level. Fulton is on the shore. The closest city is Clay, about 15 miles away.
- Size
- About 730 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 4.5 miles
- End to end
- About 1.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 370 ft
- County
- Oswego County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 am bestsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Lakes like Lake Neatahwanta in New York usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 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 6:56 am · sunset 4:42 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Neatahwanta
- Fultonon the shore
- Volneyabout 4 mi northeast
- Minettoabout 5.9 mi north
- Iraabout 7.9 mi southwest
- Claynearest city, about 15 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Neatahwanta
What fish are in Lake Neatahwanta?
Lakes like Lake Neatahwanta usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Neatahwanta?
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 Lake Neatahwanta?
About 730 acres, with about 4.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Neatahwanta?
Fulton is on the shore; Volney is about 4 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Neatahwanta today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Neatahwanta on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
