Lake · New York
Owasco Lake near Auburn
Location Snapshot
Owasco Lake near Auburn is a New York Finger Lakes waterbody with coldwater and mixed habitat. Lake trout and rainbow trout are principal salmonid targets, with smallmouth bass adding a warmwater component.
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
Current Readings
- Water level
- 711.65 ft
- Change over 24 hours
- -0.03 ft
- Trend
- Falling
- Last updated
- 44 min ago
Source: USGS · OWASCO LAKE NEAR AUBURN NY · 04235396 · Elevation, lake/res, NAVD88
Better Nearby Options
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
38°F
Feels like
33°F
Wind
1 mph E
Wind gust
1 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 61°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 58°F / Low 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 59°F / Low 36°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 55°F / Low 34°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Lake Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Owasco Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Lake trout and smallmouth bass are primary and established in Owasco Lake near Auburn. Rainbow trout are common and stocked.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Stocking information
Rainbow trout are stocked in Owasco Lake near Auburn.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
- Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Target Species
Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Smallmouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available