Great Sodus Bay Association

Settled in 1794 (click on this link to see more), Great Sodus Bay is located about halfway between Rochester and Syracuse and is the largest bay on Lake Ontario. It's a lovely area, often called "The Crown Jewel of Lake Ontario," and known for it's excellent fishing for lake, brown and rainbow trout, salmon and steelhead, perch and walleye. Other sports available in the area include boating, kayaking, swimming, picnicking, camping, hiking and biking. There are wineries, farm markets and antique stores nearby, and the whole area is filled with marinas, cruises & fishing charters, quaint shops and restaurants.