Cayuga Lake
Inland lake · Area 173.7 km² · 4 harbours
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Cayuga Lake is an inland lake with no waterway to the sea (USA). Area 173.7 km². Sailseer covers 4 harbours, including Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, Hafen (Ithaca), Hafen (Ithaca), Hafen (Myers).
Rules on the lake
Erie Canal: The New York State Canal System with the Erie, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca Canals is run by the NYS Canal Corporation; passage is free of charge for pleasure craft in 2026. The 2026 season runs from May 15 to October 14, locks and lift bridges operate daily from 8 am to 6 pm, some until 9 pm. The mast must be unstepped: west of Montezuma the fixed bridges are only 15.5 ft (4.7 m) high, the lift bridges between Fairport and Lockport only about 3 ft when closed. Mooring at Canal Corporation walls and docks is free for up to 48 hours a month.
Harbours on the lake
Formalities
Frequently asked questions
Cayuga Lake: What rules apply to boats?
The New York State Canal System with the Erie, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca Canals is run by the NYS Canal Corporation; passage is free of charge for pleasure craft in 2026. The 2026 season runs from May 15 to October 14, locks and lift bridges operate daily from 8 am to 6 pm, some until 9 pm. The mast must be unstepped: west of Montezuma the fixed bridges are only 15.5 ft (4.7 m) high, the lift bridges between Fairport and Lockport only about 3 ft when closed. Mooring at Canal Corporation walls and docks is free for up to 48 hours a month.
Cayuga Lake: How big is the lake?
Area 173.7 km².
Cayuga Lake: Which harbours are there?
Sailseer covers 4 harbours, including Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, Hafen (Ithaca), Hafen (Ithaca), Hafen (Myers).