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
Honeoye Lake
Ontario County, New York · about 1,770 acres (2.8 sq mi)
52°F water, calm Sunday afternoon.
About Honeoye Lake
Honeoye Lake spreads over about 1,770 acres in Ontario County, New York.
It stretches about 4.5 miles end to end with roughly 10.1 miles of shoreline. At about 800 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Livonia is about 8.2 miles northwest. The closest city is Rochester, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,770 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 800 ft
- County
- Ontario County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Honeoye Lake in New York usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 52°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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 6:59 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Honeoye Lake
- Livoniaabout 8.2 mi northwest
- Naplesabout 9 mi southeast
- Holcombabout 9.4 mi northeast
- Limaabout 9.6 mi northwest
- Rochesternearest city, about 26 mi north
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Questions about Honeoye Lake
What fish are in Honeoye Lake?
Lakes like Honeoye Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Honeoye Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Honeoye Lake?
About 1,770 acres, with about 10.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Honeoye Lake?
Livonia is about 8.2 miles northwest; Naples is about 9 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Honeoye Lake today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Honeoye Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
