Conesus Lake
Lake Small Finger Lakes region lake used for recreation
The westernmost Finger Lake, Conesus Lake offers boating, summer cottages, fishing and winter ice activities; small marinas and lakefront rentals support recreational stays.
Conesus Lake is a freshwater lake in Livingston County, New York, and is one of the Finger Lakes. It is the westernmost of the Finger Lakes and is approximately 7 miles (11 kilometres) long.
The lake is used for boating, angling and seasonal lakeside recreation, with private cottages and public access points along its shore. Small community parks and boat launches provide the main visitor facilities.
Like the other Finger Lakes, Conesus Lake occupies a glacially carved trough formed during the last ice age; settlements and roads developed along its shoreline in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The lake lies in western New York state, south of Rochester, with the villages of Geneseo and Livonia among the closest towns.
- Size: Roughly 7 miles (about 11 kilometres) long and narrow, it is one of the westernmost lakes in New York's Finger Lakes group.
- Access: Public boat launches and lakeside communities are concentrated at the north and south ends; nearest population centres include Geneseo and Livonia to the north.
How to Get to Conesus Lake #
Conesus Lake is about 35-40 minutes west of Rochester by car via NY-15 and local roads. The closest major junctions are along Route 15 and Route 20; small county roads lead to public boat launches and lakeside communities.
Tips for Visiting Conesus Lake #
- Rent a small boat or canoe to access quieter coves - public boat launches exist but vary by season.
- If fishing, check local regulations and purchase the necessary permits.
- Visit in late spring for shoreline wildflowers and milder weather.
Best Time to Visit Conesus Lake #
Best in summer for water activities; autumn offers quieter roads and fall color.
Weather & Climate near Conesus Lake #
Conesus Lake's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (847 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 94 mm of rain.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
