Stretching thirty-five miles long and three miles wide, Seneca Lake is the deepest of the Finger Lakes with a maximum depth of six hundred and thirty feet. That said, the average depth of the lake is just under three hundred feet. Like many lakes in the region, Seneca was used by barges and steamboats to transport people, produce, and goods during the 1800s. Today you can scuba dive at the southern end of the lake and view many of those preserved barges. Another interesting bit of Seneca Lake history can be enjoyed at Sampson State Park which was formerly Sampson Training Station used during World War II to train Air Force and Navy soldiers. Similarly, some areas of the lake were used for submarine testing.
Fifty percent of water in the entire Finger Lakes region is in Seneca Lake, and the lake floor extends two hundred feet below sea level. Because the lake is so deep and so long, it only freezes about once a century with the most recent freeze occurring in 1912. At the time of the freeze, many people allegedly ice skated the entire thirty-five miles from the northern tip at Geneva to the southern tip at Watkins Glen. Today the lake hosts the annual National Lake Trout Derby and is considered the world's lake trout capital. Seneca Lake is also home to forty vineyards and wineries, more than any of the other lakes, and draws more than six hundred thousand visitors each year.
In addition to vineyards and excellent fishing opportunities, Seneca Lake also offers many charming bed and breakfasts, picnic areas, elegant restaurants, scenic trails, and stunning water views. You’ll also find remarkable Seneca Lake real estate choices. Homes for sale in Seneca Lake are quite diverse and include properties of varying architectural designs, ages, and square footage. There are lovely attached homes, like townhouses and condos at Seneca Lake, as well as a broad range of single-family homes. Whichever you may seek, we will happily answer all of your questions about the currently available properties at Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York, so connect with us as soon as you can find the time.
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SENECA LAKE SOLITUDE - Cozy 2 bedroom, one full bath contemporary style cottage on 105 feet of lake frontage. Great room with a wood burning stove, kitchen and dining are...
Welcome to The Finger Lakes ! 6 Orchard is a ranch home with 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Gorgeous kitchen and large entertaining area. Master bedroom and bath. Step out on t...
Rare opportunity to own two adjacent superb waterfront properties. One large three bedroom / two bath and another two bedroom / one bath home with 196’ of combined wate...
Welcome to your dream lake community! Nestled on the picturesque west shore of Seneca Lake, our beautiful cottages offer the perfect carefree lake-living experience. Our ...
Welcome to your dream lake community! Nestled on the picturesque west shore of Seneca Lake, our beautiful cottages offer the perfect carefree lake living experience. Our ...
Welcome to your dream lake community! Nestled on the picturesque west shore of Seneca Lake, our beautiful cottages offer the perfect carefree lake-living experience. Our ...
Welcome to your dream lake community! Nestled on the picturesque west shore of Seneca Lake, our beautiful cottages offer the perfect carefree lake-living experience. Our ...
You won't find a nicer contemporary home with a 3 car detached garage and loft on Seneca Lake built in 2015 with all of the extras! Radiant floor heat, solar energy, on d...
Turn-key, first-class fully furnished vacation rental on the east bank of Seneca Lake. Rental rates are $5,200 peak season and $4,800-$5,000 Spring and Fall. Spectacula...
Welcome to the Bay View Community! This hidden gem of a neighborhood is the perfect place to call home. Enjoy the mature Grand Maple trees that line the meandering entran...
Welcome to the Bay View Community! This hidden gem of a neighborhood is the perfect place to call home. Enjoy the mature Grand Maple trees that line the meandering entran...
Gorgeous New Built 4/5 bedroom home with 2.5 baths, finished bonus room could be converted to 5th bedroom. 9 foot ceilings first floor, 8 foot ceiling second floor, Ander...
Gorgeous New Built 3/4 bedroom home with 2.5 baths with finished bonus room that could be converted to 4th bedroom. 9 foot ceilings first floor, 8 foot ceiling second flo...
Beautiful New Built 3 bedroom home with 2.5 baths, office on 1st floor, unfinished bonus room (351sqft) that could be finished for additional living space/bedroom, 9 foot...
If you are looking for a lake home to make your own look no further!! This house sits on 161 feet of lake frontage on the east side of Seneca Lake, so expect to see the m...
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