The EASIEST Way To Explore New York's Finger Lakes
FINGER LAKES EASTERN REGION
The 3 lakes that make up the eastern FL region are Owasco, Skaneateles and Otisco. The beautiful clear waters of these small lakes make for a great atmosphere for staying, eating or simply a day of touring. The city of Auburn and village of Skaneateles are the primary towns in this region.
OWASCO LAKE
(OH-WASS-KO )
Owasco Lake is the 7th largest of the Finger Lakes and is the most western of lakes in Eastern Region of the Finger Lakes. The largest city in the area is Auburn which is located just north of the lake.
Length:............. 11.1 miles
Width:................... 1.3 miles
Max. Depth:....... 177 feet
Area:...................... 6,665 acres
Elevation:.............712 feet
Skaneateles Lake's name come from the Iroquois indian name for "long lake".
SKANEATELES LAKE
(SKINNY-AT-LESS)
Length:............. 16 miles
Width:................... 1.5 miles
Max. Depth:....... 315 feet
Area:...................... 8,800 acres
Elevation:.............863 feet
Otisco Lake is the eastern most lake of the eleven Finger Lakes.
OTISCO LAKE
(OH-TIS-KO)
Major Towns near Otisco Lake
Length:............. 6.2 miles
Width:................... 1/2 mile
Max. Depth:....... 66 feet
Area:...................... 2048 acres
Elevation:............. 785 feet
