Best Lakes Near Rochester, NY
14 lakes within 50 miles of Rochester ranked by water quality grade.
A moderate cluster of 14 graded lakes lies within reach of Rochester, averaging a grade of B. Seneca Lake Platform (A) is the cleanest of the set.
The lakes below are sorted by composite LakeGrade rubric score. If you have a specific activity in mind — swimming, kayaking, ice-fishing, family-fishing — the activity-specific sub-pages will filter further.
| Lake | Distance | County | Grade | Depth | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Lake Platform | 40 mi | Seneca | A | - | 0 |
| Irondequoit Bay Lake | 5.6 mi | Monroe | D | - | 0 |
| Lake Lacoma | 9.8 mi | Monroe | NR | - | 0 |
| Lake Ontario | 11.5 mi | Monroe | NR | - | 0 |
| Honeoye Lake | 28.2 mi | Ontario | NR | - | 0 |
| Conesus Lake | 29.6 mi | Livingston | NR | - | 0 |
| Hemlock Lake | 29.8 mi | Livingston | NR | - | 0 |
| Canandaigua Lake | 30.3 mi | Ontario | NR | - | 0 |
| Canadice Lake | 30.4 mi | Ontario | NR | - | 0 |
| Sodus Bay Lake | 32.8 mi | Wayne | NR | - | 0 |
| Sodus Bay Lake | 33.5 mi | Wayne | NR | - | 0 |
| Silver Lake | 38.5 mi | Wyoming | NR | - | 0 |
| Loon Lake | 45.9 mi | Steuben | NR | - | 0 |
| Duck Lake | 46.4 mi | Cayuga | NR | - | 0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are near Rochester?
There are 14 graded lakes within 50 miles of Rochester, New York. 1 of these have an A water quality grade (excellent).
What are the best lakes near Rochester for fishing?
0 lakes near Rochester have documented fish species data. The best fishing lakes combine good water quality grades with diverse fish populations. 0 lakes within 50 miles have 5 or more documented fish species.
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.