OWASCO LAKE

The Owasco Lake property market is a top twenty selling place for lake property in New York.

The standard listing price for Owasco Lake homes for a deal is $394,000. Commonly there are about 20 listings for land and lots and 20 lake homes for sale at Owasco Lake.

Owasco Lake has 23 miles of coastline and is an average-sized New York lake. Syracuse Hancock International Airport, the nearest major airport, is barely 38 miles away.

Bridge on the Water

Situated in Cayuga Country in Owasco in the town of Melrose Park, New York is Owasco Lake whose title means "bridge on the water". After spending a day by the lake, locals can eat at a nearby restaurant like Prison City Pub & Brewery or Drifters on Owasco.

Syracuse is less than an hour away, with a bunch of big-city attractions and facilities.

State: New York

Counties: Steuben County, Yates County

Alternate lake name: Crooked Lake

Other alternate lake name: Lady of the Lakes

Is the lake in the mountains: No

Acreage covered: 11,584

Miles of shoreline: 59

Average lake depth: 101 ft

Deepest lake depth: 183 ft

Shoreline part of national forest or park: None

Shoreline part of state park: None

Jet Skis allowed: Yes

Motorized boats allowed: Yes

Dock restrictions: Yes. Permit Required

Houseboats allowed: Yes

Tons of Room

Spanning a magnificent 6,665 acres and a max depth of 177 feet, Owasco Lake has a lot of space for new homeowners to settle down. Owasco Lake is the sixth biggest Finger Lake.

Amusement on the Lake

Owasco Lake has tons to keep its residents active. People can boat around the lake or swim, and anglers will love the bass and trout's local populations.

Owasco Lake is mainly known for its constant recreation opportunities. Some of the famous activities on the lake consist of ice fishing, boating, swimming, and downhill skiing.

Thrill Off the Water

Locals seeking enjoyment off the water can drop by the nearby town of Melrose Park.

An example of a well-known attraction is the Case Research Lab Museum, where guests can observe how movies with sound were created. Another leading attraction is the Dickens Christmas Festival. During Christmas, guests can have fun meeting character actors dolled up as Dickens characters and even eyeing scenes from his classic stories.

Clean and Calming

Owasco Lake is an excellent place for lake living. Given that the lake has fewer guests than the other finger lakes, locals get to enjoy crystal clear, clean, calm waters, making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the lake life.