Irondequoit Bay

Winter Geese - Mar 2009 by BradMandell Winter Ice - Mar 2009 by BradMandell Irondequoit Bay is a large bay on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, approximately four miles long and 1/2 mile wide. At its deepest, the bay is around 75 feet deep. The bay is fed from the south by Irondequoit Creek, and is spanned by the Irondequoit Bay Bridge. The outlet to the bay is closed during the winter months by the Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge.

It's fun to canoe and kayak in Irondequoit Bay during the summer. There are also many marinas and restaurants on the bay.

The bay is used for ice fishing, skating, and snowmobiling in the winter months.

• Marinas:
  

• Mayer's Marina

Attractions include:

• Abraham Lincoln Park (formerly Irondequoit Bay Park East) - offering hiking, and fishing access to the bay
  

• Irondequoit Bay Park West - undeveloped and offering hiking, and fishing access to the bay
  

• Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park - a launch site for small and power boats
  

• Food and Beverage:
  

• Bayside Pub
  

• Bazil - southern tip
  

• Castaways on the Lake

Notes and references

• Wikipedia Article