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Lake Ontario - New York Western Shoreline is one of the Great Lakes shoreline regions LakeRadar tracks in New York managed by U.S. Geological Survey monitoring location defines this shoreline area. Its recorded surface area is approximately 4,672,000 acres. Sitting at around 243 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 802 feet. Fish documented in the area include Brown Trout, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Rock Bass. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Conesus Lake, Honeoye Lake, and Canandaigua Lake. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Lake Ontario - New York Western Shoreline.
This page covers a named shoreline area, not the whole lake. Conditions vary widely across open water, so treat this forecast as local to the coordinates shown and check the official source before heading out.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 6:44 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 93/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 63°F from a representative gauge 1.5 mi away. Wind 9 mph from the east. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 50° | 50° | 50° | 52° | 55° | 57° | 58° | 59° | 61° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 57° | 56° | 55° | 53° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 49° | 48° |
| Wind (kts) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | N | N | N | NE | E | SE | SE |
| Gusts (kts) | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Precip % | 3% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 50°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 3% | 22% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 50°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 3% | 22% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 50°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 5% | 13% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 52°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 7% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 55°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 7% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 57°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 7% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 58°F | 16 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 3% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 59°F | 17 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 3% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 61°F | 17 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 2% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 62°F | 17 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 3% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 62°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 2% | 12% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 62°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 2% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 61°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 1% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 60°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 59°F | 9 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 57°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 0% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 56°F | 6 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 55°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 53°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 53°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 52°F | 2 mph NE (45°) | 4 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 51°F | 2 mph E (90°) | 4 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 49°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 5 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 48°F | 3 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph SE (135°) | 7 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 63° | 48° | 65° | 57° | 62° | 57° | 65° | 57° | 66° | 51° | 58° | 49° | 61° | 54° |
| Wind | W 13 to 17 mph | N 2 to 12 mph | SE 5 to 9 mph | SE 9 mph | SE 7 to 10 mph | SE 3 to 10 mph | NW 3 to 7 mph | SW 3 to 10 mph | W 14 mph | NW 13 mph | NW 7 to 10 mph | NE 7 mph | SE 7 to 10 mph | S 12 mph |
| Gusts | 24 mph | 20 mph | 14 mph | 15 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 21 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph | — |
| Precip % | 7% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 85% | 85% | 13% | 31% | 42% | 42% | 11% | 11% | 19% | 41% |
| Forecast |
NOAA GLERL GLSEA surface temperature at 43.290, -77.648 · Oct 8, 12:00 PM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 61.3°F at ERIE(BARGE)CANAL(W OF GENESEE R)AT ROCHESTER NY (9.9 mi away) · Oct 9, 10:15 AM UTC
Good for fishing (89/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 63°F from a representative gauge 1.5 mi away. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (83%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (82/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for sailing (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the W is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (65/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the west. Combined air and water temperature is 113°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 63°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of U.S. Geological Survey monitoring location defines this shoreline area. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
A versatile water resource in NY, Lake Ontario - New York Western Shoreline offers expansive open waters for motorized cruising, sailing, and shoreline fishing. The lake's dynamic character across the seasons attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Check current USGS streamflow gauges, water temperatures, and state regulations for the best experience.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by U.S. Geological Survey monitoring location defines this shoreline area. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Brown Trout, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Ontario - New York Western Shoreline is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 6:44 AM EDT