Seneca Lake
At 632 feet, Seneca Lake is the deepest – and the widest (three miles across in places) Finger Lake. Only Cayuga Lake, to the East, is longer. The lake is named after the Seneca Indian Nation – the name “Seneca” means “place of stone” or “stony place”.
I’ve visited this beautiful lake many times – from Geneva at the Northern end to Watkins Glen, located at the Southern end. You can enjoy the lake’s beauty from the Watkins Glen Waterfront, where Captain Bill’s Boat Tours is located. You’ll also find Seneca Harbor, a restored train station that is now a great restaurant, at the waterfront. The view from the restaurant is awesome.
A drive around the lake is a great way to spend a day.
The lake is home to five state parks, including Seneca Lake State Park, Sampson State Park, Bonavista State Park, Lodi Point, and Watkins Glen State Park.
I’m not a fisherman, but I hear that fishing is excellent on this Finger Lake.