DEC Boat Launch, Skaneateles Lake

The DEC Boat Launch on Skaneateles Lake is a public access point for boaters, located about two and a half miles south of the village of Skaneateles. It is run by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, known as the DEC. Public launches like this are how everyday boaters get onto the Finger Lakes.

Skaneateles Lake is one of the Finger Lakes, known for exceptionally clear water that also supplies Syracuse’s drinking water. A public launch means boaters have a straightforward way onto the lake, whether the plan is fishing or a quiet afternoon on the water.

What to Know

• It is a public boat launch about two and a half miles south of Skaneateles village.
• The launch is operated by the New York State DEC.
• Skaneateles Lake is one of the Finger Lakes.
• The lake is also the source of Syracuse’s drinking water.
• Featured by Visit Syracuse, the Onondaga County visitors bureau.