Oneida Lake Sunset

Thursday 20th of November 2008 Time to put up the boats and put on the snow tires. The walleye have begun moving to shore!

Weather Alert in Effect - Oneida Lake area near Cleveland/NorthBay! Click HERE! Please take the time to add your events to the Oneida Lake Events Calendar by emailing events@oneidalake.com. 5 DAY FORECAST Brewerton, Lower South Bay, Bridgeport, Lakeport, South Bay, Verona, Sylvan Beach, NorthBay, Jewel, Cleveland, Bernhards Bay, Constantia, West Monroe As you browse this website, you will find information on fishing, boating, camping, dining, entertainment, lodging and area attractions. You will also find information on many local businesses that service Oneida Lake and surrounding areas. Oneida Lake, created over 12,000 years ago when the Ice Age ended, was originally a vast inland sea called Lake Iroquois covering much of Central New York. As the ice retreated, most of the lake drained away except for what remains now. Measuring 22 miles long and 5 miles at the widest point, Oneida Lake is a recreational paradise. Come visit Oneida Lake! If you have questions about Oneida Lake, feel free to email Oneida Lake Help using the CONTACT US button.

Other Interesting facts about Oneida Lake

• Eels use to be a major fishing and netting business on Oneida Lake
• In fact, there was a time, after netting was made illegal, when Oneida Lake "pirates" would sneak on the lake at night and illegally net fish and eels
• Atlantic Salmon used to be a hugh source of fish on Oneida Lake
• Many Native American artifacts have been found at various sites around Oneida Lake
• The average depth of Oneida Lake is around 22 feet. When the wind blows, waves kick up very quickly..
• Zebra Mussels invaded Oneida Lake around 1991. While water clarity has dramatically improved, the resulting decrease in plankton has brought about a decline in catchable fish species like Walleyes and Yellow Perch.
• Jack Henke has written several books about Oneida Lake and the surrounding communities: Oneida Lake - the Only Happiness; Oneida Lake - Place Names and History; Tales of Oneida Lake.
• The past few years, Oneida Lake has experienced "dead spots" (areas with virtually no oxygen in the water. It is felt this is due to the warmer lake temperatures and relatively fewer storms that "mix" up the water.
• Oneida Lake has a few things to look for if you like to dive. There are a couple of Oneida Lake tug boats and barges, plus last year a sail boat sank in one of our famous Oneida Lake storms. Rumors are there is a reward if it's found!
• Consider joining one of the Oneida Lake area associations.
• The past few years, Oneida Lake has been host to a stop on the Pro Bass fishing tour. A stop is included this year on Oneida Lake later this summer.
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