Boating Honeoye Lake

Boating Honeoye LakeIf you're wanting to get away from the crowds, bring your boat to Honeoye Lake! Photo credit: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0

Why boat on Honeoye Lake?

Rent or trailer your own boat to Honeoye Lake for an enjoyable day of leaving the crowds behind.

At only 4.5 miles long and minimal development along its shore, Honeoye Lake draws a certain crowd: those that want to have fun and get away, but don't want the hassle of busy tourist areas. 

Unlike its neighbor, Canadice, which along with its neighbor Hemlock Lake, is a protected water source for the city of Rochester. Boating is prohibited on those lakes with an engine larger than 10 horse power. But not so on Honeoye Lake.

Nevertheless, you'll find Honeoye Lake just isn't a major boating metropolis. But there's nothing wrong with that...nothing at all. 

Will you meet other boaters? Yes, and it has a vacation-y feel. But it's a little more low-key than some of the other lakes. Ok, a lot more low key.

What you'll find on this page:

I know you'll want to make sure to spend some time on the water while you visit Honeoye Lake.

Read on to find out about:

  • Why Honeoye Lake is your fishing destination
  • New York boater safety courses
  • Where you can launch a motor boat on Honeoye Lake
  • Where you can rent a motor boat on Honeoye Lake

Chances are really rather excellent you'll find one or more adventures to add to your itinerary!

Bring your fishing pole...

If you are an avid fisher-person, or have thought about trying to fish from your boat, Honeoye Lake is THE place to do so in the Finger Lakes Region of New York.

Honeoye Lake has a booming population of largemouth bass, which you can catch from pretty much anywhere in the lake. 

Why is this, you ask? Because this lake is pretty shallow among the 11 Finger Lakes, maxing out around 30-feet-deep. Even better, it has an average depth of only 16-feet!

The end result: great fishing all year, at any spot on the lake.

This is Finger Lakes fishing you won' want to miss!

Largemouth bassYou'll want to go fishing for largemouth bass on Honeoye Lake.

Boater Safety Classes

Beginning on January 1, 2025, all operators of motorboats in New York State require a boater safety course certification. 

You can take the course in-person or online, so no matter were you live, you can get started planning for your upcoming trip to the Finger Lakes. 

Once you complete your certification, you'll get a pretty cool icon to show off on your license too!

Where can I launch my motor boat on Honeoye Lake?

Honeoye Lake has two excellent launch sites if you bring your own motor boat. Read on for more info!

Honeoye Lake State Boat Launch

Maintained by New York State Department of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, the Honeoye Lake State Boat Launch is a well-kept location to launch your motor boat at the southern end of the lake. 

The two metal docks are available April through October, but if you enjoy ice fishing, the park is maintained yearly for access. You'll also find waterless facilities and don't be surprised at the parking fee when you arrive.

If you want to have some kind of fishing competition, this might be you site for set-up. Check out the website for more information.

Highlights

  • Boating
  • Paddling
  • Fishing

Getting there

  • 📍6150 East Lake Rd., Honeoye, NY 14471
  • 📞 (585) 335 - 8111 (Stony Brook State Park)
  • 🗺 Find on Google Maps

Features

  • Hard-surface launch area
  • Parking for 75 vehicles and trailers
  • Open year-round
  • Max 2 leashed dogs allowed
  • Entry fee

Sandy Bottom Park

The Sandy Bottom Park, located at the northern tip of Honeoye Lake, is maintained by the town of Richmond in Ontario County. Here you'll find a boat launch site for motorized boats, as well as lots of other things to do including: swimming, hiking, and pavilions to rent.

Highlights

  • Boating
  • Paddling
  • Hiking
  • Swimming

Getting there

  • 📍Sandy Bottom Rd, Honeoye, NY 14471
  • 📞 (585) 330-7066
  • 🗺 Find on Google Maps

Features

  • Municipal park
  • Hard-surface launch area
  • Swimming area with lifeguard
  • Facilities
  • Trail
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Free entry

Where can I rent a boat on Honeoye Lake?

Didn't bring your own boat? No problem! We've got you covered...

Trident Marine

If you're wanting to rent a speed boat, pontoon, fishing boat, kayak, hydrobike, and more on Honeoye Lake, Trident Marine is your location!

As a full-service marina, you can rent or buy the boat of your dreams, get it detailed, and have it stored. They are the go-to source for all things boating on Honeoye Lake.

Getting there

  • 📍5226 E. Lake Rd, Honeoye, NY  14471
  • 📞 (585) 229-2271
  • 🗺 Find on Google Maps

Create your own Finger Lakes adventure

Honeoye Lake is too spectacular to miss by boat!

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