New York /

Skaneateles Lake

Lake in New York · 8,968 acres · near Fair Haven, Skaneateles

Skaneateles Lake has 2 boat ramps listed as public.

Invasive species

NYS DEC records quagga mussels (latest 2012), zebra mussels (latest 2012), curly-leaf pondweed (latest 2024), Eurasian watermilfoil (latest 2024), starry stonewort (latest 2023) and water chestnut (latest 2024) in this water. 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 this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2017 to 2026.

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

Launches

Community

Where people who fish, boat and paddle Skaneateles Lake talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.

Wikidata: Q1333432