Skaneateles Lake (NY)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Skaneateles Lake?

Lake Skaneateles has over 8,800-acres of surface water and is one of the most beautiful finger lakes in upstate New York. The cold, deep water supports species of fish like smallmouth, trout, and salmon. Largemouth bass can also be found in the shallows. Average depth of Skaneateles Lake is 150 feet and maximum depth is 315 feet.

Q: What is Skaneateles Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Skaneateles Lake is a 1139.02 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a null

Q: What fish are in Skaneateles Lake?

Skaneateles Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Trout.

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Species

Largemouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

Skaneateles Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Brandon Brylinsky
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Trout
- Technique
  Trolling Mid Depth (10-19')
- Structure
  Baitfish
- Forage
  Shad
Fishing Report for Trout using Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') in Spring (Spawn) (Baitfish)
I love trolling this lake for trout, both lakers & bows. Best bait is Michigan Stingers, but plenty of other spoons have produced fish for me as well as trolling flies. You definitely have to pay attention to your graph... Read More
Brandon recommended this gear for Skaneateles Lake, NY
Hotbait
Blue Fox Classic Casting Spoon 2 1/2" / Hammered Brass
$3.19
Blue Fox Classic Casting Spoon 2 1/2" / Firetiger
$3.19
Brandon Brylinsky
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Technique
  Hard Topwater (Prop)
- Structure
  Boulders
Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass using Hard Topwater (Prop) in Summer (Boulders)
Tossing a River2Sea Whopper Plopper is one of my favorite ways to target aggressive smallies. Skaneateles is a fun lake for sheer numbers and they will absolutely smash your topwater baits in the early dawn. I toss the Plopper when... Read More
Brandon recommended this gear for Skaneateles Lake, NY
Hotbait
River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130 Bone / 5"
$16.99
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Ice
- Species
  Trout
- Technique
  Spoons
- Structure
  Ledges
Fishing Report for Trout using Spoons in Ice (Ledges)
Rainbow and lakers. 25'-65'