Otisco Lake

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Otisco Lake
Coordinates	42°51′55″N, 76°15′51″W
Lake type	glacial
Primary outflows	Nine Mile Creek
Max-length	6 miles (10 km)
Max-depth	60 feet (18 m)
Surface elevation	785 feet (239 m)

Otisco Lake is one of the minor Finger Lakes, located at the eastern end of the Finger Lake District, southwest of Syracuse, New York.

Otisco Lake is approximately six miles (9.8 km) long. The outflow enters first Onondaga Lake via Nine mile Creek and then Lake Ontario via the Seneca and Oswego Rivers.

At its deepest point the lake is approximately 60ft in depth, with the shallowest point ending in shoreline. Part of Otisco Lake is actually induced by man as a result of the construction of the dam at the northern most point. The natural part of the lake, closer to the southern end, is where the deep water is located.

Currently the lake is experiencing severe problems brought on by zebra mussels which have come into the water via boaters. Swimmers should wear appropriate footwear as the mussels can be quite sharp.

The lake is extremely popular in the summer and experiences a population explosion every Memorial Day. On the first day of bass season, usually around the end of the second week in June, the lake fills with boats for the annual fishing derby. Campsites and houses are available for rent, and there is a county park for public use.