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Sunday 01st of August 2010 Stay safe while enjoying the lake this summer!

Click on any yellow circle for information(will open a new browser window you can close when done) No National Weather Service Alerts in Effect for the immediate Oneida Lake Area near Cleveland, South Bay or Brewerton (from NWS downloads) We want to know about your boat! We've noticed a lot of unique boat names and places while out and about on Oneida Lake. Go to our new FaceBook page and add a photo of your boat with the name and how you decided. We will post the results on the website and maybe even in a book! Send your submissions to Boatname@oneidalake.com Please take the time to add your events to the Oneida Lake Events Calendar by emailing Events@oneidalake.com include the date, place , rain date and any fees or other information. 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, situated in the center of New York State, 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, in New York state! 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 NY

• 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.
• End of Oneida Lake, New York info.