Irondequoit Bay Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Monroe County, New York. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. The lake supports 1 documented fish species including Walleye. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Monroe County, Irondequoit Bay Lake ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New York DNR, last sampled 2023-09-28. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 5.3 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 24.2 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 57.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 24.2 µg/L | D |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 57 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 5 lakes in Monroe County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Irondequoit Bay Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BSodus Bay LakeWayne County · 28.7 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CIrondequoit Bay LakeMonroe County · 0.5 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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EPA Impairment Status
Irondequoit Bay Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY0302-0001 · Official waterbody report
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
3 EPA-permitted facilities operate within about 5 miles of Irondequoit Bay Lake under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits, including 1 classified by the EPA as major discharger. 1 facility has a reported Clean Water Act violation in the past three years.
- Frank E Van Lare StpRochester · 2.5 mi away · NPDES NY0028339MajorRecent violation
- Conway PropertyRochester · 0.2 mi away · NPDES NY0227757
- Birecree PropertyRochester · 0.4 mi away · NPDES NY0246735
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-28
Monitoring stations: 1