Overview
Waterport is in Orleans County, New York.
1 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Rochester)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, Rochester — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo — 36 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $69–$69 a night (typical $84), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$110, mid-range ~$160, comfortable ~$240.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
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Understand
Strictly speaking, Waterport is the tiny hamlet located at the spot where Route 279 crosses the Oak Orchard River at Lake Alice. The surrounding town is called Carlton, but since the post office is in Waterport, mail is addressed to that location, and residents throughout the township consider themselves to live in Waterport.
Unlike other Western New York villages with "-port" in their names, Waterport isn't on the Erie Canal. Instead, it's on the Oak Orchard River (also known as Oak Orchard Creek), just upstream from the dam that creates Lake Alice.
Do
In 2013, Point Breeze was named the country's "Ultimate Fishing Town" by the World Fishing Network—just beating out Cape Hatteras. Sure, it's just an unscientific poll, but the designation is well earned. There's some outstanding fishing to be had, not just at Point Breeze but well upstream along the Oak Orchard River. Brown trout, salmon, and steelhead are among the most common catches.
Eat
Eat Gilligan's Galley
Opened in 2022 in a spot that's seen a series of restaurants come and go over the course of decades, Gilligan's Galley brings a tiki-style atmosphere to Point Breeze. Despite the decor, though, the menu is basic American with burgers, wraps, sandwiches, soups, salads, and appetizers.
Sleep
The hamlet of Waterport itself has no lodging, but there are a couple of places to stay at Point Breeze.
Stay Captain's Cove Resort
This small motel is attached to a popular bait-and-tackle shop and marina at The Bridges, a small hamlet at the spot where Marsh Creek empties into the Oak Orchard River. Eight larger rooms with kitchenettes sleep four; seven smaller rooms sleep two. Pets allowed with a deposit, but double-check that it's okay when you book.
In addition to the above listings, Childs has a nice inn, and there are a couple of motor lodges in Albion. Lakeside Beach State Park has camping and RV parking if you want to rough it a bit.
Nearby
Childs
City / town · 4 listings · 4 mi away
Albion
City / town · 3 listings · 6 mi away
Medina
City / town · 8 listings · 10 mi away
Middleport
City / town · 2 listings · 14 mi away
Barker
City / town · 5 listings · 15 mi away
Brockport
City / town · 6 listings · 17 mi away
Batavia
City / town · 17 listings · 22 mi away
Spencerport
City / town · 7 listings · 24 mi away
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