Boat Launch Sites for Cayuga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Lake | Aurora | Long Point State Park, Off Route 90, 1 mile southwest of Aurora. | Hard surface ramp | 35 cars | Hydrilla, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Variable Leaf Milfoil, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea |
OPRHP | |
| Cayuga Lake | Mudlock Canal Park | Off Route 90 on River Road, 3 miles north of the village of Cayuga. | Concrete ramp | 16 cars and trailers | Hydrilla, Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Variable Leaf Milfoil, Zebra Mussel, Spiny Waterflea |
DEC | |
| Erie Canal | Brutus | Route 31 to Bonta Bridge Rd. Travel North, located just before Bridge. | Hand launch | 10 cars | Zebra Mussel |
Car top launch only | Canal Corp. |
| Erie Canal | Mentz | NY Route 38 bridge. | Hand launch | 10 cars | Zebra Mussel |
Car top launch only | Canal Corp. |
| Lake Ontario | Fair Haven | Fair Haven Beach State Park. 1/4 mile north of Fair Haven on Route 104A. | Concrete ramp | 150 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, Zebra Mussel, Spiny waterflea, Fishhook Waterflea, |
OPRHP | |
| Seneca River | On Bonta Bridge Road, 2 miles east of the Village of Weedsport. | Hand launch | 10 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel |
DEC | ||
| Seneca River | Port Byron | On Route 38 approx. 3 miles north of the Village of Port Byron. | Gravel ramp | 15 cars and trailers | Eurasian Watermilfoil, Water Chestnut, Zebra Mussel |
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*Confirmed invasive species present. Other invasive species may also be present.
