Boat Launch Sites for Cortland County
Note: Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat.
- Hard surface or concrete ramp--site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
- Beach launch--no float-off or float-on trailered boat capability. Sites will accommodate the approach to the water's edge of small and light trailered boats. Boat may then be pushed on or off trailer. Usually shallow areas.
- Hand launch--no trailer capacity. Boats must be hand carried to the water.
- Car top launch--For canoe/kayak launching. Limited parking available.
| Water | Town | Location | Type | Parking | Invasive Species Present* | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labrador Pond | Tully | Off Markham Hollow Road | Hand launch | 6 cars | NO motors, Fishing pier available | DEC | |
| Otselic River | Willett | NYS Route 41. | Hand launch | 6 cars | DEC | ||
| Otselic River | Willett | On Landers Corner Road, approx. 1/2 mile west of Route 26. | Hand launch | 6 cars | DEC | ||
| Papish Pond | Off Beach Road 6 miles southwest of Village of Cincinnatus. | Hand launch | 15 cars and trailers | Electric motors only | DEC | ||
| Tully Lake | Off Route 281, 2 1/2 miles south of Village of Tully, west on Song Lake Crossing, first right after crossing I-81 to Friendly Lane. | Hand launch | 15 cars | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Starry Stonewort |
7 hp motor limit | DEC |
*Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.
