Onota Lake is located in

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. It is in area, located entirely in the City of

and is owned by it. It is divided into north and south basins due to the old roadway that marked to north end with minimal water exchange between them and empties via Onota Brook which flows southeast into the West Branch of the

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in Pittsfield. The "cottagers" of the late 19th century and early 20th century built large summer mansions along its shores. Onota Lake is popular for

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, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, and sailing.Creative Pittsfield
It is home to the famous Pittsfield event "Live on the Lake", a summer concert series consisting of local bands. Camp Winadu is located along its shores. The

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's and women's crews

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on the lake.

References

External links

Lake Onota Preservation Association
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