New York | Monroe County / Rochester and Penfield
Irondequoit Creek
Ellison Park Circle Shelter to LaSalle’s Landing Park
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Conditions
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A short, flatwater-to-wetland Irondequoit Creek route from Monroe County’s current Ellison Park non-motorized launch by Circle Shelter to the public LaSalle’s Landing Park hand launch at the creek mouth. The Town of Penfield waterway map identifies the canoe/kayak trail from Ellison Park to LaSalle’s Landing, while the USGS Fishers station is retained only as historical watershed context because it has no current continuous data. Plan for a narrow wetland channel, strainers and mud, urban runoff and water-quality checks, and wind or motorboat exposure where the creek enters Irondequoit Bay.
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Put-in
Ellison Park Circle Shelter non-motorized boat launchEllison Park’s current county page identifies the Circle Shelter launch, but it does not publish a surveyed waterline coordinate. The stored point is an access-area anchor near the park’s mapped creek launch and requires field confirmation.
Take-out
LaSalle’s Landing Park Irondequoit Creek hand launchLaSalle’s Landing is a current NYSDEC-listed hand launch, but the listing provides a park/launch coordinate rather than a surveyed creek-bank landing. Confirm the exact carry and landing, especially when bay levels or vegetation change.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Ellison Park’s current county page identifies the Circle Shelter launch, but it does not publish a surveyed waterline coordinate. The stored point is an access-area anchor near the park’s mapped creek launch and requires field confirmation.
- LaSalle’s Landing is a current NYSDEC-listed hand launch, but the listing provides a park/launch coordinate rather than a surveyed creek-bank landing. Confirm the exact carry and landing, especially when bay levels or vegetation change.
- The Town of Penfield map is a waterway/trail map, not a guarantee that every narrow channel, crossing, or wetland segment is navigable on a given day. Keep the trip planning-only and carry out when the channel is blocked.
- Do not treat the downstream bay as a protected creek extension. Stop at LaSalle’s Landing unless a separate Irondequoit Bay route has its own weather, traffic, launch, and shuttle plan.
Watch for
- No current USGS telemetry at 04232030; recent rain, local depth, visible current, wind, bay chop, water quality, and debris control the day-of decision
- fallen trees, strainers, footbridges, culverts, muddy banks, aquatic growth, narrow wetland turns, private shorelines, and limited bailout points
- Ellison Park seasonal hours, Circle Shelter parking/carry, LaSalle’s Landing six-car capacity, bay traffic, wakes, and the exact current landing
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Score & sources
Data and sources
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Irondequoit Creek at Fishers, NY |
| Discharge | Checking |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | Not calibrated yet |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official and local sources |
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| Main source behind this score | No numeric threshold: USGS 04232030 is a historical station record without current continuous data; use local depth, debris, and wind checks |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Named public waterwayEllison Park to LaSalle’s Landing; about 3.85 miles
The Town of Penfield map labels Irondequoit Creek as a canoe/kayak waterway flowing north from Ellison Park to LaSalle’s Landing Park.
- Public upstream accessEllison Park Circle Shelter non-motorized/car-top launch
Monroe County currently documents a non-motorized/car-top boat launch by Circle Shelter for boating in Irondequoit Creek.
- Public downstream accessLaSalle’s Landing Park hand launch
NYSDEC lists LaSalle’s Landing Park in Penfield as a public hand launch with six-car parking; the launch is at the creek mouth and should be treated as a bay-influenced take-out.
- Flow postureNo numeric threshold; historical USGS 04232030 context only
The USGS station record identifies Irondequoit Creek at Fishers but currently reports no continuous, daily, or field measurement data. Use local depth, rain, debris, and weather checks instead of an invented cfs band.
- Wetland and bay safetyNarrow channel, strainers, mud, wakes, and wind at the creek mouth
The Penfield waterway map establishes the canoe/kayak corridor; the route card keeps the wetland and Irondequoit Bay transition as separate day-of safety decisions.
- Camping postureNearby basecamp only; public parks are day-use access points
Monroe County park information documents seasonal launch and park recreation services, while no route-specific overnight camping is published for Ellison or LaSalle’s Landing.
- Approved route imageIrondequoit Creek at Ellison Park
The Wikimedia Commons image depicts the named creek in Ellison Park and is used as route context, not as a current water-condition report.
- Canonical river geometryCurated OpenStreetMap creek trace between Ellison Park and LaSalle’s Landing access anchors
The visualization follows the named Irondequoit Creek OSM ways 1329232865, 75756225, and 67287205, then snaps the endpoints to the published public access-area coordinates. Verify wetland channel and landing conditions in the field.
- Same-river proxy gaugeUSGS 04232030, Irondequoit Creek at Fishers, NY
USGS 04232030 is a historical Irondequoit Creek station record with no continuous, daily, or field measurement data currently available. Treat it as watershed context only; there is no route-local live gauge or defensible numeric runnable threshold for this flatwater/wetland route.
- Safety and river conditionsCheck live gauge, recent rainfall, trend, debris, bridges, and access conditions before launch
Monroe County Parks / Town of Penfield / NYSDEC and its linked safety material warn that conditions change rapidly and require local inspection.
- Image decisionApproved watershed/proxy-gauge context image used for route presentation
The image is clearly labeled as watershed/proxy-gauge context and does not claim to depict this exact reach.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- Monroe County Parks / Town of Penfield / NYSDEC route record
- Town of Penfield Irondequoit Creek Waterway map
- USGS 04232030 Irondequoit Creek at Fishers station record
- NYSDEC navigation and public-waterway safety guidance
- USGS 04232030 monitoring location
- USGS 04232030 current conditions
- Irondequoit Creek context image
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Irondequoit Creek paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Irondequoit Creek?
Paddle Today watches Irondequoit Creek at Fishers, NY and uses Not calibrated yet as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Irondequoit Creek route start and end?
This route starts at Ellison Park Circle Shelter non-motorized boat launch and ends at LaSalle’s Landing Park Irondequoit Creek hand launch, about About 3.85 waterway miles on the water.
Is this Irondequoit Creek route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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