Nearest Town:  Chautauqua, New York

Lake Size:  13,156 Acres

Fishing Species:  Muskie, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill

Public Boat Ramps:  Many located around Chautauqua Lake including:

Long Point State Park - Located off Rte 430 between Bemus Point and Maple Springs

Bemus Point - From Rte 430 (Main St) in Village of Bemus Point, turn onto Alburtus Ave, left on Lakeside Ave.

Prendergast Point - From Rte 394 turn onto Prendergast Blvd, turn right at end of street.

Lake Notes:  Chautauqua Lake, at 1,308 feet above sea level, is one of the highest navigable waters in North America.  Chautauqua Lake is recognized as a premiere, world-class muskellunge fishery. Many fish in the 40-50 inch class are caught each year.  Shallow, weedy areas and under docks offer exceptional cover for largemouth bass, while deep drop-offs and gravel bars often contain good numbers of smallmouth bass.  Weed lines are often good spots to locate panfish-they provide security from predators and are an abundant food source for insects and other invertebrates. During the summer and fall, live baits such as minnows or worms produce the best catches.  Max. depth 78 ft.  Over 41 miles of shoreline.

Chautauqua Lake Maps