The purpose of the study was to develop a method for lakeshore assessment, and to make assessment for the shore of Lake Velence that can serve as basis for management and restoration. The study area is a landscape part located 50 m from the legal shoreline both towards the land (riparian zone) and the water-surface (littoral zone). For Lake Velence 17 assessment viewpoints were defined comprising natural landscape-ecological features, land use, and other lakeshore affecting factors. These indicators can be regarded as the most essential factors, which can jointly describe the general conditions of lakeshores, therefore being able to determine the key issues for management practice.