Otisco Lake
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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 Ninemile 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. The popular lakeside restaurant, Footprints on the Lake, has a deck overlooking the water where the locals and the tourists meet and enjoy the view and some delicious food and drink. 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. Overall the lake is an escape from the larger of the Finger Lakes yet it is still close enough to them to allow for day trips into wine country.
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