New York Lakes by Region

New York : Adirondacks (28)

• Blue Mountain Lake
• Lakes of Pigeon Lake Wilderness
• Brantingham Lake
• Long Lake
• Canada Lake
• Loon Lake
• Chateaugay Lakes
• Mirror Lake
• Cranberry Lake
• Oxbow Lake
• Eagle Lake
• Paradox Lake
• Essex Chain of Lakes
• Peck's Lake
• Fulton Chain of Lakes
• Raquette Lake
• Glen Lake
• Sacandaga Lake & Lake Pleasant
• Great Sacandaga Lake
• Saranac Lakes
• Indian Lake
• Schroon Lake
• Lake Champlain
• Sylvia Lake
• Lake George
• Trout Lake
• Lake Placid
• Tupper Lake

New York : Capital-Saratoga (5)

• Cossayuna Lake
• Saratoga Lake
• Great Sacandaga Lake
• West Caroga Lake
• Kinderhook Lake

New York : Catskills (6)

• Lake Huntington
• Swan Lake
• Lake Minnewaska
• Swinging Bridge Lake
• Sleepy Hollow Lake
• Yankee Lake

New York : Central-Leatherstocking (4)

• Canadarago Lake
• Oneida Lake
• Cazenovia Lake
• Otsego Lake

New York : Chautauqua-Allegheny (7)

• Allegheny Reservoir
• Lake Erie
• Cassadaga Lakes
• Lime Lake
• Chautauqua Lake
• Rushford Lake
• Findley Lake

New York : Finger Lakes (17)

• Canadice Lake
• Keuka Lake
• Canandaigua Lake
• Lake Ontario
• Cayuga Lake
• Oneida Lake
• Cazenovia Lake
• Onondaga Lake
• Conesus Lake
• Otisco Lake
• Finger Lakes
• Owasco Lake
• Green Lakes
• Seneca Lake
• Hemlock Lake
• Skaneateles Lake
• Honeoye Lake

New York : Greater Niagara (2)

• Lake Erie
• Lake Ontario

New York : Hudson Valley (4)

• Copake Lake
• Lake Tappan
• Greenwood Lake
• Peach Lake

New York : Thousand Islands (7)

• Autumn Lake
• Lake St. Francis
• Black Lake
• Oneida Lake
• Crystal Lake
• Sylvia Lake
• Lake Ontario

Brantingham Lake

Schroon Lake

Lake Champlain

New York Lakes A-Z

• Allegheny Reservoir
• Glen Lake
• Onondaga Lake
• Autumn Lake
• Great Sacandaga Lake
• Otisco Lake
• Black Lake
• Green Lakes
• Otsego Lake
• Blue Mountain Lake
• Greenwood Lake
• Owasco Lake
• Brantingham Lake
• Hemlock Lake
• Oxbow Lake
• Canada Lake
• Honeoye Lake
• Paradox Lake
• Canadarago Lake
• Indian Lake
• Peach Lake
• Canadice Lake
• Keuka Lake
• Peck's Lake
• Canandaigua Lake
• Kinderhook Lake
• Raquette Lake
• Cassadaga Lakes
• Lake Champlain
• Rushford Lake
• Cayuga Lake
• Lake Erie
• Sacandaga Lake & Lake Pleasant
• Cazenovia Lake
• Lake George
• Saranac Lakes
• Chateaugay Lakes
• Lake Huntington
• Saratoga Lake
• Chautauqua Lake
• Lake Minnewaska
• Schroon Lake
• Conesus Lake
• Lake Ontario
• Seneca Lake
• Copake Lake
• Lake Placid
• Skaneateles Lake
• Cossayuna Lake
• Lake St. Francis
• Sleepy Hollow Lake
• Cranberry Lake
• Lake Tappan
• Swan Lake
• Crystal Lake
• Lakes of Pigeon Lake Wilderness
• Swinging Bridge Lake
• Eagle Lake
• Lime Lake
• Sylvia Lake
• Essex Chain of Lakes
• Long Lake
• Trout Lake
• Findley Lake
• Loon Lake
• Tupper Lake
• Finger Lakes
• Mirror Lake
• West Caroga Lake
• Fulton Chain of Lakes
• Oneida Lake
• Yankee Lake

Lakes in NY

Lake Name	Lake Summary
Allegheny Reservoir	Also known as: Kinzua Dam Lake, Kinzua Lake, Lake Kinzua Flowing across tree-covered hills in northwestern Pennsylvania and southwestern New York, the Allegheny Reservoir's 12,080 acres provide an open invitation ...
Autumn Lake	Autumn Lake is a beautiful 8-acre private lake in Orwell, New York, just a few miles east of Pulaski in Oswego County. The secluded lake offers a peaceful ...
Black Lake	Known as the best fishing destination in the 1000 Islands Region of upstate New York, Black Lake has been drawing anglers and vacationers to its shores ...
Blue Mountain Lake	Most repeat visitors to the Adirondack Region will eventually make a visit to Blue Mountain Lake. One of the premier vacation destinations in the six ...
Brantingham Lake	Brantingham Lake is located in Lewis County, New York adjacent to the scenic Adirondack Park Preserve. The local native settlers originally named the ...
Canada Lake	Set on the southern tip of the Adirondack State Park's six million acres, Canada Lake presents idyllic beauty with a small town feel. Alone, Canada Lake's ...
Canadarago Lake	Reported as one of the cleanest and clearest lakes in New York by the Department of Environmental Conservation, Canadarago Lake located in central New ...
Canadice Lake	The smallest of New York's famous Finger Lakes, Canadice Lake measures just 3 miles long and 1/2 mile wide. Its 640 acres are almost wholly undeveloped, ...
Canandaigua Lake	Canandaigua Lake, located in Ontario County's "Lake Country," is the fourth largest Finger Lake, stretching out over 15.5 miles in length and 1.5 miles ...
Cassadaga Lakes	Also known as: Cassadaga Lake, Cassadaga Chain of Lakes, Upper Cassadaga Lake, Middle Cassadaga Lake, Lower Cassadaga Lake, Lily Dale Lake Cassadaga Lakes, in New York's Chautauqua-Allegheny Region, have attracted a diverse group of residents over the years. Cassadaga is a Native American ...
Cayuga Lake	Cayuga Lake, located in western New York, is the second largest Finger Lake in both surface area and volume. Boasting 38.2 miles in length, 1.7 miles ...
Cazenovia Lake	Glacier-carved Cazenovia Lake is the largest lake in Madison County, New York. Bordered by the Town of Cazenovia and the Village of Cazenovia, this residential ...
Chateaugay Lakes	Also known as: Upper Chateaugay Lake, Lower Chateaugay Lake Sprawling across nearly 3,200 acres near the Canadian border, the Chateaugay Lakes are held dear in the hearts of many northern New Yorkers. Located entirely ...
Chautauqua Lake	Also known as: Lake Chautauqua Chautauqua Lake, located in idyllic Western New York state, has been a destination for vacationers for more than a century. At 1,308 feet above sea level, ...
Conesus Lake	Livingston County, New York considers Conesus Lake to be its pride and joy, the jewel of the county. Indeed, this Finger Lake's original Seneca name means ...
Copake Lake	Copake Lake, the largest lake in Columbia County, New York, offers a wide range of activities both on the water and off water through all four seasons. ...
Cossayuna Lake	For picturesque views of scenic mountain ranges, Cossayuna Lake is your top destination. Located in Washington County, New York, Cossayuna Lake is located ...
Cranberry Lake	The best of the Adirondacks is on full display at Cranberry Lake. Located near the edge of six-million-acre Adirondack Park, Cranberry Lake is one of ...
Crystal Lake	Also known as: Sixtown Pond, Little Stony Creek Pond Nestled in quiet corner of Jefferson County, New York is a peaceful lake known by three names: Crystal Lake, Little Stony Creek Pond, and Sixtown Pond. ...
Eagle Lake	Also known as: Chilson Pond, Long Pond, Paragon Pond A quiet lake located in Essex County, New York, Eagle Lake is home to beautiful scenery of the Adirondack area. With its close proximity to many attractions, ...
Essex Chain of Lakes	Also known as: Deer Pond, Mud Pond, Third Lake, Seventh Lake, Sixth Lake, Fifth Lake, Fourth Lake, Second Lake, First Lake After long months of anticipation and hours of negotiation, the newly-acquired Essex Chain of Lakes opened in New York's Adirondacks region. An 11,600-acre ...
Findley Lake	Findley Lake is a friendly hideaway in New York's Chautauqua-Allegheny Region. This 292-acre lake was created in 1815 when Revolutionary War veteran Alexander ...
Finger Lakes	The Finger Lakes Region of New York is one of the nation's favorite recreation and vacation destinations. The series of eleven long, narrow lakes are ...
Fulton Chain of Lakes	Also known as: Fulton Lakes, Fulton Chain The Fulton Chain of Lakes is a string of eight sparkling lakes located in the scenic Central Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. The chain begins ...
Glen Lake	Glen Lake, a quiet relatively uncrowded lake, is located in Warren County, New York. The beauty of this destination is enhanced by its close proximity ...
Great Sacandaga Lake	Also known as: Great Sacanadaga Reservoir Great Sacandaga Lake, located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, is a reservoir built to control flooding on the Hudson River and the Sacandaga ...
Green Lakes	Also known as: Green Lake, Fayetteville Green Lake, Round Lake Two little-known lakes in the Finger Lakes region of New York offer a geological mystery inviting the attention of scientists around the world. Green ...
Greenwood Lake	Formerly known as "Long Pond", Greenwood Lake is a natural reservoir that straddles the New York/New Jersey border. The lake is the largest freshwater ...
Hemlock Lake	Hemlock Lake, at just 7 miles long and a half mile wide, is one of New York's smallest Finger Lakes, and one of two reserved for supplying water to the ...
Honeoye Lake	Honeoye Lake, one of New York state's famous Finger Lakes, is located in beautiful Ontario County. Clean and pristine, this minor Finger Lake is the county's ...
Indian Lake	Surrounded by the grandeur of the Adirondack Mountains, Indian Lake, in northern New York's Adirondack Vacation region, is a 4,365-acre lake well known ...
Keuka Lake	Keuka Lake, nicknamed Lady of the Lakes for its vast natural beauty, boasts two unique characteristics that set it apart from its sister Finger Lakes: ...
Kinderhook Lake	In the early 1900's, travelers rode the train for hours to play along the shores of Kinderhook Lake. Getting to the lake in New York's Berkshires requires ...
Lake Champlain	Lake Champlain, straddling New York and Vermont in the USA, and Quebec in Canada, is a natural freshwater lake seated 96 feet above sea level. Briefly ...
Lake Erie	Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes of North America, straddles the borders of Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, and the Canadian province of Ontario. ...
Lake George	Sitting pretty at the base of New York's majestic Adirondack Mountains, Lake George's nickname is "Queen of American Lakes." The 28,000-acre glacial lake ...
Lake Huntington	Tucked away in the Catskills region of New York, Lake Huntington is just a few miles from the long and winding Delaware River and the border of Pennsylvania. ...
Lake Minnewaska	Also known as: Coxing Pond An unusual world nestles atop the Shawangunk Mountain ridge in New York's Catskills region, and Lake Minnewaska is a vital part of that rare world. The ...
Lake Ontario	Lake Ontario, one of the world's five Great Lakes, weaves over state and country borders, delighting Americans, Canadians, and visiting tourists with ...
Lake Placid	Set among tall pines and white birches in the gorgeous Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, Lake Placid is a spring-fed, sparkling 2,173-acre lake ...
Lake St. Francis	Also known as: Lac Saint-Francois Lake St. Francis is part of the 2,340 mile system of locks, canals, and channels that link the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence ...
Lake Tappan	Also known as: Tappan Lake, Lake Tappan Reservoir, Tappan Reservoir Lake Tappan is one of a series of reservoirs that was created to deliver drinking water to the huge population of the New York City metro area. The lake ...
Lakes of Pigeon Lake Wilderness	Also known as: Cascade Lake, Chub Lake, Pigeon Lake, Upper Sister Lake, Lower Sister Lake, Mays Pond, Gull Lake, Russian Lake, Constable Lake, Merriam Lake, Windfall Lake, Queer Lake, Shallow Lake. Little-known and seldom publicized, the many lakes in the Pigeon Lake Wildernes provide an opportunity for solitude and pleasant outdoor exercise for ...
Lime Lake	Lime Lake is nestled in the remote Chautauqua-Allegheny region of southwestern New York. The Chautauqua-Allegheny tourism region is known as the "Wild ...
Long Lake	Located in the heart of New York State's majestic Adirondack Mountains, 4,077-acre Long Lake is indeed the longest lake in the area stretching for 14 ...
Loon Lake	Loon Lake is tucked in amongst the magnificent Adirondack Mountains. In 1892, in an effort to protect the water, timber and natural beauty of the Adirondack ...
Mirror Lake	Mirror Lake is located in the High Peaks area of New York's Adirondacks, just south of the more famous Lake Placid. The Village of Lake Placid surrounds ...
Oneida Lake	Covering more than 51,000 acres, Oneida Lake is the largest lake located entirely within the state of New York. Named after the Iroquois Nation Oneida ...
Onondaga Lake	Long before its discovery by French explorers, Onondaga Lake was the location of the Iroquois Confederacy of tribes agreement. The 'Great Peacemaker' ...
Otisco Lake	Approximately 20 miles southwest of Syracuse, New York, Otisco Lake is the easternmost of the 11 Finger Lakes. Just under six miles long, 3/4 miles across ...
Otsego Lake	Proclaimed to be one of the prettiest lakes in New York, Otsego Lake is loved by the residents who live there and those lucky enough to have visited. ...
Owasco Lake	Owasco Lake is the sixth largest of the eleven Finger Lakes. Its name, from a Mohawk or Iroquois term, translates to "crossing." The Finger Lakes were ...
Oxbow Lake	A perfect view over a perfect lake: that describes beautiful little Oxbow Lake in the Adirondack region of New York. Other lakes may be bigger than Oxbow's ...
Paradox Lake	Paradox Lake gets its name from a unique occurrence which happens every spring. Melting snow in the eastern Adirondack Mountains flows into Schroon River. ...
Peach Lake	Also known as: Peach Pond One of the best suburban neighborhoods outside of the New York City area surrounds little Peach Lake. Once a popular summer getaway location, the neighborhoods ...
Peck's Lake	Also known as: Peck Lake Peck's Lake is tucked away at the southern edge of New York's renowned Adirondack Park. This 1,370-acre reservoir has been providing recreation for well ...
Raquette Lake	Also known as: Racquette Lake Raquette Lake lies in the center of Adirondacks Park - a natural, unspoiled gem that draws nature enthusiasts from around the world. Raquette Lake (sometimes ...
Rushford Lake	Cool breezes and a welcoming expanse of water greet residents and their guests at Rushford Lake. This reservoir in New York's Chautauqua-Allegheny region ...
Sacandaga Lake & Lake Pleasant	Sacandaga Lake and Lake Pleasant are the crown jewels of Hamilton County, anchor community of central Adirondack Park. The community of Lake Pleasant ...
Saranac Lakes	Also known as: Lower Saranac Lake, Middle Saranac Lake, Upper Saranac Lake New York's Saranac Lakes -- Lower Saranac Lake, Middle Saranac Lake, and Upper Saranac Lake -- offer visitors peaceful islands, incredible Adirondack ...
Saratoga Lake	Saratoga Lake, in upstate New York, is a 4,028-acre natural lake just north of the resort town of Saratoga Springs. The lake begins at the northern entry ...
Schroon Lake	Whether you are looking for relaxation in a peaceful, countryside location or four-season outdoor adventure, Schroon Lake is an exciting lake resort area ...
Seneca Lake	Seneca Lake, one of western New York's famous Finger Lakes, is the largest lake to be entirely contained within the borders of the state. Seneca Lake ...
Skaneateles Lake	Skaneateles Lake, pronounced "skany-atlas" or "skinny-atlas," is one of New York's famous Finger Lakes. Its name means "long lake" in one of the local ...
Sleepy Hollow Lake	Sleepy Hollow Lake and the surrounding area proclaim to be the "Best Kept Secret in New York." Nestled in Greene County between the Hudson River and ...
Swan Lake	Old timers remember it as Stevensville Pond, but locals now know Swan Lake as the perfect spot for small town relaxation with access to big city musicians. ...
Swinging Bridge Lake	Also known as: Swinging Bridge Reservoir Swinging Bridge Lake is a Catskills lake located in southern Sullivan County, New York and was formed by the damming of the Mongaup River in 1926 for ...
Sylvia Lake	Also known as: Lake Killarney (historical) Tucked neatly away on the border between New York's Adirondack and Thousand Islands regions, Sylvia Lake is the perfect Northern New York location for ...
Trout Lake	Trout Lake, a scenic residential lake, is located within the Adirondacks tourism region of New York and a mere 20 miles from Lake George, "Queen of American ...
Tupper Lake	Also known as: Big Tupper Lake Big Tupper Lake is a perfect specimen of the natural lakes found in the Adirondack region of upstate New York. The 3,850-acre lake formed from a glacial ...
West Caroga Lake	West Caroga Lake brushes up against the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. The 319-acre freshwater lake has become a year-round destination in eastern ...
Yankee Lake	Located on the top of West Shawangunk Ridge in the Catskill Mountains, Yankee Lake is located in Sullivan County, New York. Yankee Lake has a rich and ...