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Cayuga Lake

New York
173.65 km²
42.7021, -76.6823
NHD 87964232
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About Cayuga Lake

Cayuga Lake is a natural lake or pond in New York, United States. It covers approximately 173.65 km² (42911 acres). The lake centroid is located at 42.7021° N, 76.6823° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Cayuga Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 14h 58m
Dawn09:11
Sunrise09:44
Sunset00:43
Dusk01:16

Bite windows today

  • Dawn08:4110:44Excellent
  • Morning10:4417:13Good
  • Midday17:1321:43Calm
  • Afternoon21:4323:43Good
  • Dusk23:4301:46Excellent
  • Night01:4608:41Good
Moon: 14% · waxing13:27

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Cayuga Lake?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Cayuga Lake. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Cayuga Lake?

Cayuga Lake covers approximately 173.65 square kilometres (42911 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Cayuga Lake located?

Cayuga Lake is located in New York, United States, with its centroid at 42.7021°, -76.6823°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF