Upstate New York Lakes Many of the waterfalls in upstate NY are located in proximity to lakes and if you head downstream from a waterfall you'll eventually find yourself at a lake. This section concentrates on providing summaries and photographs of these essential waterscapes.
		Lake Ontario -  Map The eastern-most and smallest of the Great Lakes. The largest and  foremost body of fresh water for upstate New York with a coastline populated by more than 2 million in the US and 9 million in Canada. The  massive size of the lake contributes greatly to local weather conditions in the area, both good and bad. There are plenty of locations to enjoy this lake from. Click here to find out where.
		Green Lakes - Map Located southeast of Syracuse, Round Lake and Green Lake are glacial kettle lakes and the remnants of an ancient, gigantic waterfall. The lakes get their name from their characteristic aqua-marine  color. These unique lakes are preserved within Green Lakes State Park and offer a spectacular view year-round.
The Finger Lakes
		Conesus Lake -  Map Directly south of Rochester, the western-most Finger Lake, Conesus, is a popular recreational destination. Vitale Park on the northern end and a wildlife management area to the south, offer visitors much contrast. Summer cottages line the east and west shores with year-round homes becoming more and more popular.
		Hemlock Lake -  Map With it's high elevation and virtually undeveloped shoreline, Hemlock Lake provides Upstate NY with not only an excellent source of quality drinking water, but also a prime fishing location as well as a peaceful natural area. Owned an managed by the City of Rochester, Hemlock is one of two pristine Finger Lakes.
		Canadice Lake -  Map The highest and the smallest of the Finger Lakes, Canadice is a gem for nature lovers. Its shores are free from development and saturated with wildlife. A well-defined trail parallels the western shore, giving visitors an opportunity to walk the complete length of the 3 mile long lake. Like Hemlock, Canadice is used by the City of Rochester as a water source.
		Honeoye Lake -  Map Almost the smallest and certainly the shallowest of the Finger Lakes, Honeoye Lake is a place of scenic beauty. Although the density of homes and cottages along the lake are not nearly as concentrated as the other popular Finger Lakes, Honeoye is far from being as natural as Hemlock or Canadice Lakes. It does, however, represent a setting seemingly in-between.
		Canandaigua Lake -  Map With lakefront homes selling for upwards of a million dollars, Canandaigua Lake is arguably the most popular of the Finger Lakes. The City of Canandaigua to the north offers picturesque parks, plenty of shopping and dinning options and Roseland Waterpark. To the south, the High-Tor Wildlife Management area and the village of Naples offer a more peaceful setting.
		Keuka Lake -  Map The "Lady of the Lakes" is easily one of the more picturesque Finger Lakes. Numerous wineries and historic small towns surround the Y-shaped "Crooked Lake," making it one of the more popular tourist destinations. A drive down Rt 54 from Branchport to Hammondsport is a must for anyone passing though.
		Cayuga Lake -  Map The longest of the Finger Lakes and second largest in area, Cayuga Lake is also the closest to sea level. With the City of Ithaca to the South and Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge to the north, this lakes has both extremes of development and natural areas. Along with Seneca Lake, the fertile surrounding hills are the hub for the Finger Lakes wine industry.
		Skaneateles Lake -  Map The Finger Lake with first-class water quality and destination for visitors from around the county. Nestled on the northern tip lies the ideal small-town American village of Skaneateles, except in December when it magically transforms into a Dickens-era Christmas village, complete with costumed characters and horse-drawn carriages.
		Otisco Lake - Map Once a small seasonal lake, surrounded by marshland, this eastern finger lake has been expanded though a series of damming projects to bring it to it's current state. Bisected by rock a causeway, the northern end houses deep, clear waters, while the southern end is shallow an murky. Otisco Lake's annual bass fishing tournament draws thousands.
More to come...