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Taughannock Falls State Park Boat Launch

Boat ramp · on Cayuga Lake · near Ithaca · New York

Algal bloom: confirmed

NYS DEC lists a confirmed harmful algal bloom on the water at this launch (October 14, 2026). Extent: Small Localized. Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.

NYS DEC · checked October 18, 2026

Invasive species

NYS DEC records zebra mussels (latest 2022), bloody-red shrimp (latest 2023), brittle naiad (latest 2019), curly-leaf pondweed (latest 2025), Eurasian watermilfoil (latest 2025), flowering rush (latest 2025), hydrilla (latest 2025), round gobies (latest 2025) and starry stonewort (latest 2025) in the water at this launch. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

NYS DEC · checked October 18, 2026

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on Cayuga Lake 1.5 km from this launch (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2018.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Boat ramp
Car parking
16
Restrooms
Yes
Managed by
New York State Parks
Website
dec.ny.gov
Coordinates
42.54719, -76.59757

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