Canandaigua Lake Water Trail
The Canandaigua Lake Water Trail is a series of 20 launch and destination sites focused on enriching non-motorized boating on Canandaigua Lake. These launch and destination sites serve paddlers at various skill levels and accommodate various trip lengths.
View and download this handy Paddler's Guide to paddling on Canandaigua Lake. It includes useful information to help plan your next paddle including the map of all water trail stops and launches. Click the image of the Water Trail Map below to view a PDF that can be downloaded and/or printed for ease of use.
The Canandaigua Lake Water Trail Action Plan
The Canandaigua Lake Water Trail Action Plan was the driving force for the development of the Canandaigua Lake Water Trail. The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Council developed the plan in collaboration and with assistance from the following entities: the National Park Service, Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association, NY State DEC, Finger Lakes Land Trust, the Ontario and Yates County Sheriffs' Departments, and various trail user groups. Funding for the plan was provided by the NY State Department of State.
What is a water trail?
A water trail is a defined route on a navigable waterway, or system of waterways, intended for small non-motorized boats such as kayaks, canoes, rafts, or rowboats. The availability of multiple access points along a water trail make it suitable for point-to-point paddling. Most trips on water trails may last a single day or a part of a day, but longer trails may offer multi-day trips, and include opportunities for overnight stops.
There are typically three types of access points:
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Launch sites: for putting in or taking out boats
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Day-use-only stopover sites: for resting, picnicking, or visiting attractions
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Overnight sites: for camping or lodging