Skaneateles Lake · Skaneateles, Onondaga County
Skaneateles Lake Kayak & Canoe Launch near Skaneateles is a kayak and canoe launch on Skaneateles Lake in Skaneateles, New York, with restrooms. It is managed by Nysdec.
Managed by Nysdec
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Also recorded:
| Fish | Record | Year | Caught in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carp | 50 lb 6 oz | 1995 | Tomhannock Reservoir, Rensselaer Co. |
| Brown Trout | 33 lb 2 oz | 1997 | Lake Ontario, Oswego Co. |
| Rainbow Trout | 31 lb 3 oz | 2004 | Lake Ontario, Niagara Co. |
| Walleye | 18 lb 2 oz | 2018 | St. Lawrence River, St. Lawrence Co. |
| Largemouth Bass | 12 lb 6 oz | 2024 | Cayuga Lake, Cayuga Co. |
| Smallmouth Bass | 9 lb | 2024 | St. Lawrence River, St. Lawrence Co. |
| Yellow Perch | 3 lb 8 oz | 1982 | Lake Erie, Erie Co. |
| Bluegill | 2 lb 8 oz | 1992 | Kohlbach Pond, Broome Co. |
| Rock Bass | 2 lb | 2020 | Port Bay (Lake Ontario), Wayne Co. |
| Pumpkinseed | 1 lb 9 oz | 1994 | Indian Lake, Hamilton Co. |
From official New York record lists: source
Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.
🧼 Trailered boats must be inspected at a regional inspection station before launching on Lake George.
New York boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets
Links go to official New York agency pages.
All 3 ramps on Skaneateles Lake · All ramps in Onondaga County
New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.
Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from OpenStreetMap.