New York · Lake fishing · Torrey

Seneca Lake

Moderate
difficulty
Jul, Sep
best months

Seneca Lake is a fishing destination in New York, managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The nearest town is Randall Crossing, about 2.5 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Penn Yan show July highs around 81°F with lows near 62°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s. Several trails lie within a short drive. The Lakeshore Trail is about 4 miles away and the Fossenvue Trail about 5 miles. The No-Tan-Takto Trail is roughly 6.5 miles off, and the Finger Lakes - Hector District, another fishing area, is about 10 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Seneca Lake

    Best months: July and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 18°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 19°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 25°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 36°

      13 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 57°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 62°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 60°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 53°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 43°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 33°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 25°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Penn Yan Ap, NY, 8.2 mi away at 903 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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