Chautauqua Lake fishing

Fishing at Chautauqua Lake has Walleye and Muskellunge on the stocking report. It is stocked about 5 times a year since 2011, most often in June and October. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge.

Last stocked

October 1, 2025

Plants on record

75

Since 2011

Species recorded

2

Average size

5.5 in

Elevation

1,306 ft

Access and facts

Nearest town
Bemus Point
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
dock

Seven public hard-surface ramps ring the lake, including a 5-ramp marina with pumpout at Long Point State Park and municipal launches in Bemus Point, Chautauqua, Mayville, Lakewood, and Jamestown (fishing pier at McCrea Point Park).

Sources: access , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Chautauqua Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2025 it was October 1, 2025, later than usual.

No plants recorded in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Fish at Chautauqua Lake

Fishing Chautauqua Lake is most likely to be for Muskellunge. Muskellunge accounts for 57 of 75 plants on record, ahead of Walleye.

Muskellunge 57 plants
Plants
57 of 75
Last stocked
October 1, 2025
Average length
6.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Muskellunge guide.

Walleye 18 plants
Plants
18 of 75
Last stocked
June 1, 2024
Average length
1.7 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Chautauqua Lake

Chautauqua Lake, located in New York, is primarily utilized for recreation, including fishing. The lake has a notable reputation for its muskellunge fishing opportunities, which makes it a significant destination for anglers seeking this particular species of fish.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

Anglers should be aware that on busy, warm weekends, it is not uncommon to see nearly 100 boats in popular boating locations such as "Sandy Bottoms" and "Party Bay." This suggests potential crowded conditions in these specific areas of the lake.

Fish stocked per year

  • 212,5702011
  • 278,8902012
  • 1,052,2472013
  • 727,5102014
  • 152,6002015
  • 13,1702016
  • 13,0002019
  • 60,9502024
  • 16,1102025

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 75 plants Showing 75 plants

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
October 1, 2025 Muskellunge 3,100 8.3 in report
October 1, 2025 Muskellunge 4,980 8.3 in report
October 1, 2025 Muskellunge 3,140 8.3 in report
October 1, 2025 Muskellunge 4,890 8.3 in report
October 1, 2024 Muskellunge 5,360 8.5 in report
October 1, 2024 Muskellunge 560 8.5 in report
October 1, 2024 Muskellunge 2,640 8.5 in report
October 1, 2024 Muskellunge 7,080 8.5 in report
June 1, 2024 Walleye 24,430 1.4 in report
June 1, 2024 Walleye 20,880 1.3 in report
October 1, 2019 Muskellunge 1,930 9.1 in report
October 1, 2019 Muskellunge 2,660 8.7 in report
October 1, 2019 Muskellunge 2,630 9.4 in report
October 1, 2019 Muskellunge 3,680 9.1 in report
October 1, 2019 Muskellunge 2,100 9 in report
October 1, 2016 Muskellunge 4,740 8.6 in report
October 1, 2016 Muskellunge 5,590 8.6 in report
October 1, 2016 Muskellunge 2,840 8.9 in report
October 1, 2015 Muskellunge 5,010 8.4 in report
October 1, 2015 Muskellunge 4,230 8.5 in report
October 1, 2015 Muskellunge 3,760 8.8 in report
August 1, 2015 Walleye 600 4.1 in report
June 1, 2015 Walleye 100,000 1.5 in report
June 1, 2015 Walleye 39,000 1.6 in report
October 1, 2014 Muskellunge 3,730 8.7 in report
October 1, 2014 Muskellunge 2,110 8.4 in report
October 1, 2014 Muskellunge 6,820 8.8 in report
October 1, 2014 Muskellunge 240 8.6 in report
October 1, 2014 Muskellunge 2,450 8.6 in report
July 1, 2014 Muskellunge 14,160 2.1 in report
June 1, 2014 Walleye 260,000 1.6 in report
May 1, 2014 Muskellunge 121,400 0.6 in report
May 1, 2014 Muskellunge 109,500 0.6 in report
May 1, 2014 Muskellunge 75,000 0.6 in report
May 1, 2014 Muskellunge 132,100 0.6 in report
October 1, 2013 Muskellunge 4,580 8.2 in report
October 1, 2013 Muskellunge 3,260 8.2 in report
October 1, 2013 Muskellunge 4,360 8.6 in report
October 1, 2013 Muskellunge 2,290 8.6 in report
October 1, 2013 Muskellunge 4,770 8.6 in report
October 1, 2013 Muskellunge 610 8.5 in report
June 1, 2013 Walleye 130,000 1.6 in report
June 1, 2013 Walleye 93,417 1.6 in report
June 1, 2013 Muskellunge 34,960 1.8 in report
June 1, 2013 Walleye 6,950 1.3 in report
June 1, 2013 Muskellunge 18,750 1.9 in report
May 1, 2013 Muskellunge 197,500 0.6 in report
May 1, 2013 Muskellunge 140,700 0.6 in report
May 1, 2013 Muskellunge 112,700 0.6 in report
May 1, 2013 Muskellunge 149,200 0.6 in report
May 1, 2013 Muskellunge 148,200 0.6 in report
October 1, 2012 Muskellunge 3,000 8.4 in report
October 1, 2012 Muskellunge 7,690 8.6 in report
October 1, 2012 Muskellunge 510 8.4 in report
October 1, 2012 Muskellunge 5,240 8.4 in report
October 1, 2012 Muskellunge 2,310 8.4 in report
October 1, 2012 Muskellunge 490 8.4 in report
June 1, 2012 Walleye 130,000 1.5 in report
June 1, 2012 Muskellunge 64,510 1.8 in report
June 1, 2012 Walleye 36,290 1.4 in report
June 1, 2012 Walleye 28,850 1.5 in report
October 1, 2011 Muskellunge 5,180 8.4 in report
October 1, 2011 Muskellunge 4,660 8.6 in report
October 1, 2011 Muskellunge 1,690 8.5 in report
October 1, 2011 Muskellunge 3,950 8.2 in report
October 1, 2011 Muskellunge 1,060 8 in report
October 1, 2011 Muskellunge 960 8.5 in report
October 1, 2011 Muskellunge 2,810 8.5 in report
June 1, 2011 Walleye 45,000 1.8 in report
June 1, 2011 Walleye 27,350 1.4 in report
June 1, 2011 Walleye 40,910 1.5 in report
June 1, 2011 Muskellunge 17,260 2 in report
June 1, 2011 Walleye 23,630 1.6 in report
June 1, 2011 Walleye 2,220 1.8 in report
June 1, 2011 Walleye 35,890 1.7 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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