Lake · Monroe, New York
Lake Ontario
Location Snapshot
Lake Ontario is a Great Lake with a major open-water trout-and-salmon fishery alongside strong nearshore warmwater opportunities. The principal supported targets are Chinook salmon and lake trout, with coho salmon, brown trout, rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon, smallmouth bass, and walleye providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
Current lake conditions cannot be rated because live water monitoring is unavailable for this destination.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
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.
- Without current lake-condition data, StrikeTracks cannot identify a reliable fishing window.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
44°F
Feels like
39°F
Wind
5 mph W
Wind gust
6 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 5 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Mostly clear
High 56°F / Low 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 56°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 60°F / Low 41°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 55°F / Low 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 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
Chinook salmon and lake trout are primary and stocked in Lake Ontario. Brown trout, coho salmon, and rainbow trout are common and stocked, and smallmouth bass and walleye are common and established. Atlantic salmon are present and stocked.
Target species
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Steelhead
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Canonical species: Rainbow Trout
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Stocking information
Atlantic salmon, brown trout, chinook salmon, coho salmon, lake trout, and rainbow trout are stocked in Lake Ontario.
- 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
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