Lake · Richmond, Ontario, New York
Honeoye Lake
Location Snapshot
Honeoye Lake is a shallow western New York Finger Lake with extensive weedbeds, warm coves, and productive littoral habitat. Walleye and largemouth bass are the principal supported targets.
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
Better Nearby Options
Checking nearby StrikeTracks waters…
Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
44°F
Feels like
40°F
Wind
1 mph W
Wind gust
1 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Mostly clear
High 62°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 60°F / Low 38°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Mostly clear
High 60°F / Low 40°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 56°F / Low 36°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Honeoye Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Largemouth bass and walleye are primary and established in Honeoye Lake at Richmond. It covers 1,772 acres and reaches 30 feet.
Target species
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Richmond, Ontario, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Richmond
County
Ontario
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Honeoye Lake, Ontario County.
Regulation Summary
NYSDEC Finger Lakes / inland lake regulations apply. Confirm current Region 8 seasons and limits.
Surface Area
1772 acres
Maximum Depth
30 ft
Target Species
Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available