Honeoye Lake is one of the smaller western Finger Lakes, about 1,800 acres and 4 miles long in Ontario County.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Honeoye Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It's shallow and warm compared with its bigger neighbors, about 30 feet at its deepest, and it sits in a valley south of Rochester.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Honeoye Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Honeoye Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft surf boat rentals – big, clean wakes for surfing and wakeboarding at Honeoye Lake, with boards, skis and tubes on board.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Honeoye Lake or pulling a tube.
- Private boat tours & lessons – a driver-instructor runs the boat and coaches first-timers and experienced riders alike.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Honeoye Lake at a glance
| Location | Richmond, Ontario County |
|---|---|
| Size | About 1,800 acres |
| Length | About 4 miles |
| Max depth | About 30 feet |
| Water | Warmer than the big Finger Lakes |
| Region | Finger Lakes |
Best things to do on Honeoye Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water out in the middle of the lake.
- Jet skiing – open water away from shore, docks and swimmers.
- Fishing – bass, walleye and panfish.
Where to launch at Honeoye Lake
- Public launch – the state ramp at the south end of the lake off East Lake Road.
Keep to 5 mph within 100 feet of shore, docks and anchored boats, and give paddlers plenty of room in the bays. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Honeoye Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- New York requires an observer at least 10 years old besides the driver when towing.
- Jet skis and towing are daylight-only in New York.
New York boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 12 must wear one while the boat is underway unless they're in an enclosed cabin, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one. Inflatable life jackets don't count for jet skis or towing.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer at least 10 years old besides the driver, and towing is only allowed between sunrise and sunset.
- Jet skis can only run between sunrise and sunset, the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver, and some lakes and towns add their own jet ski limits near shore.
- Keep to 5 mph near shore, docks, rafts and anchored boats, and follow each lake's posted speed limits, often 45 mph by day and 25 mph at night.
Map of Honeoye Lake
Honeoye Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Honeoye Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Honeoye Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Honeoye Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Honeoye Lake?
In Ontario County in the western Finger Lakes, about 30 miles south of Rochester.
Can you jet ski on Honeoye Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Honeoye Lake.
How big is Honeoye Lake?
About 1,800 acres and roughly 4 miles long.
Is Honeoye Lake warm?
Yes. It's shallow, so it warms up earlier in summer than the deep Finger Lakes.