The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Canandaigua Lake
Ontario County, New York · 10,800 acres (16.8 sq mi)
51°F water, calm Sunday afternoon.
About Canandaigua Lake
In Ontario County, New York, Canandaigua Lake covers 10,800 acres; it is a natural lake. Canandaigua Lake is the sole source of drinking water for the city of Canandaigua, New York.
It stretches about 14.5 miles end to end with roughly 34 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 690 ft above sea level. It reaches about 276 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 127 ft. Canandaigua sits right on the water. Rochester, the nearest city, is about 26 miles northwest.
- Size
- 10,800 acres (16.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 276 ft (average 127 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 34 miles
- End to end
- About 14.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 690 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Ontario County
- Water
- Known for clear water
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Canandaigua Lake
Anglers come to Canandaigua Lake for trout, lake trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. With the surface at 51°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:58 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Canandaigua Lake
- Canandaiguaon the shore
- Naplesabout 4.1 mi southwest
- Shortsvilleabout 6 mi north
- Manchesterabout 6.8 mi north
- Rochesternearest city, about 26 mi northwest
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Questions about Canandaigua Lake
What fish are in Canandaigua Lake?
Canandaigua Lake holds trout, lake trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Canandaigua Lake?
About 276 ft at the deepest point, about 127 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Canandaigua Lake?
10,800 acres, with about 34 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Canandaigua Lake?
Canandaigua is on the shore; Naples is about 4.1 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Canandaigua Lake today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Canandaigua Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
