Tully Lake

Tully Lake is a warm, shallow lake on the border of Cortland and Onondaga counties, near the village of Tully. Its south end lies in Cortland County, where the shore is mostly wild and deer and other wildlife often graze along the edge. The north shore is ringed with colorful lake houses, and a small island sits in the middle.

It’s a pleasant lake for paddling, full of aquatic plants, with water clear enough on calm days to spot fish in the shallows. Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bluegill, sunfish, black crappie, rock bass, yellow perch and brown bullhead are among the species here. In winter it’s a popular ice fishing spot.

What to Know

• On a calm day the water is clear enough to watch fish along the edges.
• Deer and other wildlife are often seen along the wild south shore.
• It’s usually one of the first lakes in the area to freeze, which ice anglers love.
• Cisco and golden shiner are also on the long list of fish found here.
• A small island sits right in the middle of the lake.