Lake · Richmond, Ontario, New York
Honeoye Lake
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.
- Available atmospheric evidence is favorable for provisional Estimated fishing suitability; the public rating is capped by the accepted Estimated evidence path and confidence policy.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
Better Nearby Options
Checking nearby StrikeTracks waters…
Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
64°F
Feels like
65°F
Wind
2 mph SE
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.51 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 60°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 70°F / Low 54°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 57°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 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
Ordinary inland Estimated L-C Finger Lakes destination. Max depth is known; average depth is not required once max depth is present.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Largemouth bass are a primary Honeoye target.
Source: NYSDEC
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Walleye are a primary Honeoye Lake target.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Shallower Finger Lake with mixed walleye and bass habitat.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
OPRHP SE launch; Town of Richmond Sandy Bottom. Catalog coordinates are a lake-center reference.
Stocking information
DEC manages Honeoye warmwater fisheries. Confirm current official stocking.
Official sources
Ordinary L-C. Not coldwater, Great Lakes, or reservoir class.
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
Description
Ontario County Finger Lakes lake (about 1,772 acres; max 30 ft). OPRHP southeast launch and Town of Richmond Sandy Bottom access. No USGS same-lake water-temperature station is assigned; ordinary inland Lake MODEL-2 Estimated L-C applies.
