The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Keuka Lake
Yates County, New York · 11,700 acres (18.3 sq mi)
52°F water, calm Monday morning.
About Keuka Lake
Keuka Lake is a natural lake in Yates County, New York, covering 11,700 acres. It sits on the Keuka Lake Outlet. Keuka Lake is the only Y-shaped Finger Lake, with two long arms meeting at Penn Yan.
From end to end it runs about 17.6 miles with roughly 56 miles of shoreline. At about 710 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 187 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 101 ft. Keuka Park is on the shore.
- Size
- 11,700 acres (18.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 187 ft (average 101 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 56 miles
- End to end
- About 17.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 710 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Keuka Lake Outlet
- County
- Yates County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 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 Keuka Lake
The fish here: lake trout, trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and yellow perch. At 52°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLake trout
Moving deeper. Fish 40 ft and down.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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 6:57 am · sunset 4:47 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Keuka Lake
- Keuka Parkon the shore
- Branchporton the shore
- Penn Yanon the shore
- Sylvan Beachabout 1.9 mi south
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Questions about Keuka Lake
What fish are in Keuka Lake?
Keuka Lake holds lake trout, trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Keuka Lake?
About 187 ft at the deepest point, about 101 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Keuka Lake?
11,700 acres, with about 56 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Keuka Lake?
Keuka Park is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Keuka Lake today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Keuka Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
