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Honeoye Lake

Richmond · Canadice, New York — Ontario County.

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1,796Surface acres
3Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 42149499).

Location & fast facts

Where Honeoye Lake is in New York

The red circle marks Honeoye Lake.

Fast facts

About Honeoye Lake

  • County: Ontario
  • Shore towns: Richmond, Canadice
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 191 mi from Albany and 72 mi from Syracuse, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in New York

Official NYSDEC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 3 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass and Crappie
  • Camping. 1 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Zebra mussel, Eurasian watermilfoil and Curly-leaf pondweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official fishing data (NYSDEC)

Fish species listed by NYSDEC for this recommended fishing water: Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Sunfish, Yellow perch, Crappie, Chain pickerel, Walleye, Carp.

Stocked by the state: Walleye (2011–2024, 14 years; 67,314,679 fish in all, fry included)

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds and Fish Stocking Lists (2011 on) on data.ny.gov, records for Honeoye Lake (Ontario County). NYSDEC page.

Lake map

Honeoye Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Honeoye Lake Boat Launch (Boat launch)2Sandy Bottom Park Boat Launch (Boat launch)31 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Richmond
  2. 2Honeoye Lake Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Richmond
  3. 3Sandy Bottom Park Boat Launch
    Boat launch · Richmond

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 42149499), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Honeoye Lake

We found 1 campground and RV park within 15 miles of Honeoye Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in New York

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (42.7511, -77.5116). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Honeoye Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Honeoye Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    3 public access sites listed, 3 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampRichmond—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating42.7703, -77.5028
    Honeoye Lake Boat LaunchRichmondNYSOPRHPBoat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating42.7255, -77.5075
    Sandy Bottom Park Boat LaunchRichmondTown of RichmondBoat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating42.7830, -77.5152

    NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Honeoye Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Honeoye Lake

    How big is Honeoye Lake?

    Honeoye Lake covers about 1,796 acres in Richmond and Canadice, New York (Ontario County).

    What fish are in Honeoye Lake?

    NYSDEC fishing and stocking data lists Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Crappie, Yellow perch, Sunfish, Chain pickerel and Carp.

    Is there a public boat launch on Honeoye Lake?

    Yes. 3 public trailer launches are listed: Sandy Bottom Park Boat Launch, Honeoye Lake Boat Launch and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Honeoye Lake?

    Yes. We list 1 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Honeoye Lake?

    Honeoye Lake touches Richmond and Canadice in Ontario County, New York.

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