Fishing lakes in Chautauqua County
12 lakes on record in Chautauqua County, New York. Muskellunge is stocked most often. The most recent plant was in October 2025 at Bear Lake. Dunkirk and Silver Creek each have at least 2 lakes on this list as their nearest town.
- Most recent plant
- October 2025
- Bear Lake
- Lakes
- 12
- Plants
- 411
- Species stocked
- 7
Lakes in Chautauqua County
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Fishing near Dunkirk
Stocked with Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, and Brook Trout.
Shore access at 2 lakes. A boat ramp at 1 lake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadaway Creek | 53 plants | October 2025 | |
| Lake Erie | 23 plants | April 2017 |
Fishing near Silver Creek
Stocked with Steelhead.
Shore access at 1 lake.
| Photo | Lake | Plants | Last stocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek | 14 plants | March 2025 | |
| Walnut Creek | 15 plants | March 2025 |
Other lakes in Chautauqua County
Species stocked in Chautauqua County
| Species | Plants | Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge | 126 | 4 |
| Brown Trout | 109 | 6 |
| Steelhead | 59 | 4 |
| Rainbow Trout | 46 | 7 |
| Walleye | 38 | 4 |
| Brook Trout | 29 | 3 |
| Paddlefish | 4 | 1 |
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Common questions
Which lakes are in Chautauqua County?
12 lakes in Chautauqua County, New York.
What fish are stocked most in Chautauqua County?
Muskellunge is stocked most often.
Which lake was stocked most recently?
The most recent plant was in October 2025 at Bear Lake.