Otsego Lake

Otsego Lake is a 4,046-acre lake located in Otsego County, New York. It is the source of the Susquehanna River and the largest lake in Otsego County. The lake is 7.8 miles long with a surface area of 4,046 acres and an average depth of 82 feet. The lake supports various fish species, including lake trout, walleye, and smallmouth bass, making it a popular spot for fishing. The lake also has limited rooted aquatic vegetation along its shoreline and bays. Visitors can enjoy recreational activities such as boating and fishing, and the lake is also home to the Glimmerglass Opera and Glimmerglass State Park, which offers a field station and biological research facility. The lake's role in the state and local economy has led to a concentrated effort to protect and manage it, with organizations such as the Otsego Lake Association and the Otsego County Conservation Association working to enforce the Otsego Lake Watershed Management Plan