Lake · Monroe, New York
Lake Ontario
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
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Rating confidence: Low
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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.
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
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Current Readings
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
65°F
Feels like
65°F
Wind
4 mph N
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 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
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 64°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 62°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 60°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 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 Lake Ontario.
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
New York open-lake waters of Lake Ontario managed by the DEC Lake Ontario Fisheries Unit, featuring primary Chinook salmon and lake trout fisheries plus coho salmon, brown trout, steelhead (rainbow trout), Atlantic salmon, smallmouth bass, and walleye. This record covers the open lake, not Salmon River, Oswego River, Oak Orchard Creek, or other tributary regulation reaches. No single USGS site represents lake-wide conditions.
Target species
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC open-lake trolling guidance treats Chinook salmon as a primary Lake Ontario sport fishery. Tributary regulation segments are not attached to this open-lake record.
Source: NYSDEC
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC states lake trout are native to Lake Ontario and describes them as a predictable open-lake salmonid target supported by management and stocking programs.
Source: NYSDEC
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC documents spring nearshore brown trout fishing and open-lake brown trout as a Lake Ontario sport fishery.
Source: NYSDEC
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC open-lake trolling guidance documents coho salmon as a Lake Ontario salmonid target.
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC Great Lakes fishing overview notes superb near-shore angling for smallmouth bass on Lake Ontario and related waters.
Source: NYSDEC
Steelhead
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Canonical species: Rainbow Trout
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC documents rainbow trout/steelhead in the open-lake fishery. Recorded as rainbow-trout with fishery_label Steelhead only; no duplicate resident rainbow occurrence. Tributary segments not attached.
Source: NYSDEC
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC Great Lakes fishing overview includes offshore open-lake trolling for walleye among Lake Ontario opportunities.
Source: NYSDEC
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Fisheries Management Plan and open-lake guidance document Atlantic salmon as a less numerous open-lake target. Distinct from Finger Lakes landlocked-salmon records.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Large Great Lake with offshore coldwater salmonid habitat and nearshore embayments and shorelines supporting bass and seasonal salmonid opportunities. Open-lake conditions vary widely by location and season.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Open-lake fishing is primarily boat-based trolling from numerous public harbors and launches along the New York shore; DEC also documents nearshore, pier, and embayment shore fishing. Confirm current county boat launch and Great Lakes access listings on official DEC pages. Do not treat any single launch or absent gauge as lake-wide conditions. Tributary access belongs on tributary records.
Stocking information
DEC Lake Ontario Fisheries Unit manages trout and salmon stocking and native-species restoration under Great Lakes cooperative programs. Open-lake Chinook, coho, brown trout, lake trout, steelhead, and Atlantic salmon fisheries are supported by stocking and interagency management. Established warmwater fisheries such as smallmouth bass and walleye are not treated as stocking-dependent in this profile.
- Stocked
Chinook Salmon
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Lake Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Coho Salmon
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Steelhead
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Atlantic Salmon
Stocked · NYSDEC
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official NYSDEC page before fishing; linked official regulations control. Great Lakes and tributaries special regulations include Lake Ontario open-lake seasons and limits. Tributary seasonal gear rules and Salmon River special sections are not attached as lake regulation segments.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Monroe, 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
County
Monroe
DEC Region
7
Management Category
Great Lake
Regulation Scope
Lake Ontario (New York waters) and tributaries
Regulation Summary
Great Lakes and tributaries special regulations apply to Lake Ontario and its tributaries.
Target Species
Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Description
New York waters of Lake Ontario and connected fisheries managed by the NYSDEC Lake Ontario Fisheries Unit. No single USGS site adequately represents lake-wide real-time conditions for this catalog entry; tributary gauges are tracked on separate river records.
