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
Otisco Lake
Onondaga County, New York · about 2,160 acres (3.4 sq mi)
52°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Otisco Lake
Otisco Lake is a lake in Onondaga County, New York, covering about 2,160 acres.
From end to end it runs about 4.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 12.8 miles. At about 790 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Marcellus lies about 5.6 miles to the north. The closest city is Syracuse, about 13 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,160 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 790 ft
- County
- Onondaga County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:15 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 Otisco Lake 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. At 52°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.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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 6:55 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Otisco Lake
- Marcellusabout 5.6 mi north
- Skaneatelesabout 6.7 mi northwest
- Camillusabout 9.3 mi north
- Nedrowabout 9.8 mi northeast
- Syracusenearest city, about 13 mi northeast
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Questions about Otisco Lake
What fish are in Otisco Lake?
Lakes like Otisco 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 Otisco 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 Otisco Lake?
About 2,160 acres, with about 12.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Otisco Lake?
Marcellus is about 5.6 miles north; Skaneateles is about 6.7 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Otisco Lake today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Otisco Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
