Keuka Lake Association

The current lake water temperature shown on the our Water Temperature web page is showing values that are colder than reality, probably by several degrees. The water temperature sensing equipment, which is our source, will be corrected in the near future. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Recently, there have been reports of dead waterfowl found in the Finger Lakes that have been confirmed to have the H5N1 virus or Bird Flu.  You may also see these cases referenced with the term Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).  While reports indicate that the risk to the public is low, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has established a reporting mechanism and some guidance that describes what to do when dead waterfowl are found.  For further information, see the link below.

https://dec.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2025/1/dec-launches-new-web-based-form-to-report-suspected-cases-of-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-in-wild-birds

After checking with the DEC and the Department of Health in Yates County, we can state that as of February 2, 2025 there have been no reported cases of H5N1 in waterfowl on Keuka Lake.

NYSDEC Website for HABs Reporting