Honeoye Lake
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Honeoye Lake is one of the Finger Lakes
of New York State
in the USA. The lake is in Ontario County
. Honeoye is an Iroquois word translated as "a lying finger," or "where the finger lies." Most of the lake is within the town of Richmond
but a smaller southwestern part is in the town of Canadice
. The hamlet of Honeoye
is just north of the lake.
Honeoye Lake is the second smallest of the Finger Lakes and is located to the west of the major lakes. To its west are other minor Finger Lakes
: Canadice Lake
, Hemlock Lake
, and Conesus Lake
.
As with the other Finger Lakes, Honeoye Lake was created by the advance and subsequent melting of continental glaciation.
The surface is about 245 meters above sea level. The lake is long and narrow with a roughly north-south orientation. Its surface area is slightly more than 7 square kilometers. It is also relatively shallow and warmer than the other Finger Lakes. Its outlet is Honeoye Creek
, which flows northward. A major feeder stream, called Honeoye Inlet, enters the lake at the south end. Honeoye is 10th in size of the 11 finger lakes
The hamlet of Honeoye in the Town of Richmond is located at its northern end. The Honeoye Lake Park Association administers a large tract of summer cottages and year-round dwellings known as the Times-Union Tract just south of the hamlet on the east side of the lake. This beautiful area offers lake side dwelling, amazing sunsets, a relaxed country setting for both vacationers and residents.
The shore of the lake has a high density of recreation homes, many with docks for boats and other recreation vehicles. In warmer weather, fishing is considered exceptional in Honeoye Lake. Walleye, bass, perch and bluegill are some of the recreational and tournament fish that can be found. The water is clear and clean; ideal for boating, tubing, water skiing, wake boarding, and other water sports. The Ring of Fire tradition is annually celebrated Labor Day weekend by area residents. Flares are lit around the lakeshore to signify summer's end and to recognize the wealth of the Finger Lakes harvest. In the winter, the water freezes quickly and maintains its solid surface throughout the season. It is a prime location for ice fishing, skating, and ice boating.
, including gas, boat rentals, docking space, and a boat launch.
The Sundae Barge and Grill is the sole commercial food vendor on the lake. Available in the summer on weekends from around 11 to around 5, weather dependent, this boat sells a variety of foods, including ice cream
, hamburgers and hot dogs, and drinks.
ed beach, two playgrounds, and multiple pavilions. There is also a boat launch that is available from Labor Day to May 15.
There is a State Boat Launch on the east side, towards the south end of the lake, that is open from May to November.
Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes are a pattern of lakes in the west-central section of Upstate New York in the United States. They are a popular tourist destination. The lakes are long and thin , each oriented roughly on a north-south axis. The two longest, Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, are among the deepest in...
of New York State
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
in the USA. The lake is in Ontario County
Ontario County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 100,224 people, 38,370 households, and 26,360 families residing in the county. The population density was 156 people per square mile . There were 42,647 housing units at an average density of 66 per square mile...
. Honeoye is an Iroquois word translated as "a lying finger," or "where the finger lies." Most of the lake is within the town of Richmond
Richmond, New York
Richmond is a town in Ontario County, New York, United States. The population was 3,452 at the 2000 census. The town is on the western border of the county, south of Rochester.- History :...
but a smaller southwestern part is in the town of Canadice
Canadice, New York
Canadice is a town in Ontario County, New York, USA. The population was 1,846 at the 2000 census.The Town of Canadice is in the Finger Lake district of New York and is in the southwest part of its county.- History :...
. The hamlet of Honeoye
Honeoye, New York
Honeoye is a hamlet in the town of Richmond, county of Ontario, New York, 33 miles south of downtown Rochester, New York. The community is at the north end of Honeoye Lake, one of the minor Finger Lakes. It is primarily situated along U.S. Route 20A between Ontario County Roads 33 and 37...
is just north of the lake.
Honeoye Lake is the second smallest of the Finger Lakes and is located to the west of the major lakes. To its west are other minor Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes are a pattern of lakes in the west-central section of Upstate New York in the United States. They are a popular tourist destination. The lakes are long and thin , each oriented roughly on a north-south axis. The two longest, Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, are among the deepest in...
: Canadice Lake
Canadice Lake
Canadice Lake is one of the minor Finger Lakes of western New York in the USA.Canadice Lake has a shoreline 6.5 miles long and a maximum depth of 95 feet . Because the lake is a water source of Rochester, New York, no houses are permitted on its shore and boats are limited to 16 feet in length...
, Hemlock Lake
Hemlock Lake
Hemlock Lake is one of the minor Finger Lakes. It is mostly located in Livingston County, New York, south of Rochester, with a portion overlapping into Ontario County....
, and Conesus Lake
Conesus Lake
Conesus Lake is one of the minor Finger Lakes in western New York. It is western-most of eleven total Finger Lakes. The lake's outlet is in Lakeville, New York a hamlet in the Town of Livonia, New York in Livingston County, south of Rochester, New York. The lake's inlet is in the Town of Conesus,...
.
As with the other Finger Lakes, Honeoye Lake was created by the advance and subsequent melting of continental glaciation.
The surface is about 245 meters above sea level. The lake is long and narrow with a roughly north-south orientation. Its surface area is slightly more than 7 square kilometers. It is also relatively shallow and warmer than the other Finger Lakes. Its outlet is Honeoye Creek
Honeoye Creek
Honeoye Creek is a tributary of the Genesee River in western New York in the United States.Honeoye Creek emerges from the north end of Honeoye Lake, one of the Finger Lakes, in Richmond, Ontario County...
, which flows northward. A major feeder stream, called Honeoye Inlet, enters the lake at the south end. Honeoye is 10th in size of the 11 finger lakes
The hamlet of Honeoye in the Town of Richmond is located at its northern end. The Honeoye Lake Park Association administers a large tract of summer cottages and year-round dwellings known as the Times-Union Tract just south of the hamlet on the east side of the lake. This beautiful area offers lake side dwelling, amazing sunsets, a relaxed country setting for both vacationers and residents.
The shore of the lake has a high density of recreation homes, many with docks for boats and other recreation vehicles. In warmer weather, fishing is considered exceptional in Honeoye Lake. Walleye, bass, perch and bluegill are some of the recreational and tournament fish that can be found. The water is clear and clean; ideal for boating, tubing, water skiing, wake boarding, and other water sports. The Ring of Fire tradition is annually celebrated Labor Day weekend by area residents. Flares are lit around the lakeshore to signify summer's end and to recognize the wealth of the Finger Lakes harvest. In the winter, the water freezes quickly and maintains its solid surface throughout the season. It is a prime location for ice fishing, skating, and ice boating.
Businesses on the Lake
Trident Marina is located on the east side of the lake. It has all the amenities of a typical marinaMarina
A marina is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats.A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships or cargo from freighters....
, including gas, boat rentals, docking space, and a boat launch.
The Sundae Barge and Grill is the sole commercial food vendor on the lake. Available in the summer on weekends from around 11 to around 5, weather dependent, this boat sells a variety of foods, including ice cream
Ice cream
Ice cream is a frozen dessert usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavours. Most varieties contain sugar, although some are made with other sweeteners...
, hamburgers and hot dogs, and drinks.
Public places
On the north end of the lake is Sandy Bottom Park, which includes a lifeguardLifeguard
A lifeguard supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, or beach. Lifeguards are strong swimmers and trained in first aid, certified in water rescue using a variety of aids and equipment depending on...
ed beach, two playgrounds, and multiple pavilions. There is also a boat launch that is available from Labor Day to May 15.
There is a State Boat Launch on the east side, towards the south end of the lake, that is open from May to November.