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
Waneta Lake
Schuyler County, New York · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
47°F water, calm Monday morning.
About Waneta Lake
Waneta Lake is a lake in Schuyler County, New York, covering about 740 acres.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.5 miles. Its surface is about 1,100 ft above sea level. Sylvan Beach is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,100 ft
- County
- Schuyler County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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 Waneta 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 47°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- 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
- 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 6:57 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Waneta Lake
- Sylvan Beachon the shore
- Dundeeabout 7.4 mi northeast
- Branchportabout 9.5 mi north
- Keuka Parkabout 10 mi north
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Questions about Waneta Lake
What fish are in Waneta Lake?
Lakes like Waneta 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 Waneta 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 Waneta Lake?
About 740 acres, with about 6.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Waneta Lake?
Sylvan Beach is on the shore; Dundee is about 7.4 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Waneta Lake today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Waneta Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
