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New York
Canandaigua Lake real estate is a top ten market for lake homes and land in New York.
There are typically around 80 lake homes for sale on Canandaigua Lake, and around 20 lots and land listings available.
This lake has 36 miles of shoreline. The closest major airport, Greater Rochester International Airport, is only 40 miles away.
About Canandaigua Lake
One of New York's Finger Lakes
Canandaigua Lake is conveniently located in Yates and Ontario County, New York. This lake covers over 10,000 acres of surface area with depths reaching up to 276 feet. Among its 36 miles of shoreline, almost 50 percent is covered in forest.
It is located conveniently close to Rochester, New York, and Lake Ontario. Both being only about a 45-minute drive away.
Canandaigua is the Seneca-language name for "Chosen Spot."
Popular Activities
Some popular activities on this lake include sailing, boating, and swimming.
Canandaigua Lake is also excellent for fishing. Some of the lake fish include brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, black crappie, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass.
A popular pastime for lake residents is boating or paddling to Squaw Island. This island is one of two islands located in the Finger Lakes. It is the smallest Fish and Wildlife Management Area in New York State and is one of the few places in the world where limestone oncolites form. The island used to be two square acres but has been drastically shrinking due to weather and erosion.
Fun Near the Finger Lakes
Due to the high volume of tourism in this area garners, there is plenty of outdoor recreation, entertainment, events, wineries, restaurants, museums, and shopping for you to enjoy.
You can also take a Finger Lakes Wine tour, visit the Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Site, or enjoy the Bristol Mountain Fall Festival.
This Lake Chose You
Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Canandaigua Lake is an excellent choice.
Lake Overview
- 36mi. of Shoreline
- 127ft. Avg. Depth
- 276ft. Deepest Depth
- Shoreline Borders State Park (Some)
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 1,553
- Public Boat Ramps 4
Information
- Counties: Ontario County, Yates County
- Fish: Black Crappie, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
- Condos available (Yes)
- Notable events: Fishing Tournaments, Boat Shows, Festivals, and Concerts
- Sailing clubs: Canandaigua Yacht Club
- Interesting facts: The first steam boat in the finger lakes region was "The Enterprise", launched in 1825.
- History: Native Americans and white settlers signed the "Treaty of Canandaigua" just north of the lake in 1794.
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