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Chautauqua’s lakes and streams are ideal for the serious sportsperson as well as the casual angler.  Cast from shore or the dock of a cottage or vacation rental, rent a boat for the day, or charter a boat and guide service.  The Chadwick Bay/Dunkirk Harbor area was recently named Walleye Capital of the Northeast and also plays host to excellent small mouth bass fishing.  Chautauqua Lake boasts a renowned history for muskellunge. Trout and salmon anglers will find the spring and fall runs on the Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and 18 Mile Creeks the finest of any of the Great Lakes tributaries.   Click here for a 2011 - 2012 New York State Fishing Guide

 

Check out iKidsFishing.com for a great kids "Learn to Fish" video.

Chautauqua County’s lakes are prime walleye fisheries, attracting national media exposure, bringing major tournaments and fishermen from all across America.

 

Fishing Regulations
Species Season Min Length Daily Limit Habitat Special Regulations
Lake Trout all year 12" 1 Lake Erie

Trout (brown, brook rainbow) Apr 1 - Oct 15 any size 5 in comb. All streams and lakes

Trout & Salmon all year 12" 3 in comb. Lake Erie

Large and Smallmouth Bass 3rd Sat in June - Nov 30 12" 5 All streams and lakes NOTE: Cassadaga Lake-Fish 12"-15" prohibited.

Large and Smallmouth Bass (special early season) 1st Sat in May - 3rd Sat in June 20" 1 Lake Erie ONLY

Muskellunge 3rd Sat in June - Nov 30 40" 1 All streams and lakes 40" min. for Chautauqua Lake; Lake Erie -54" min

Northern Pike 1st Sat in May - Mar 15 18" 5 All streams and lakes Lake Erie-22"min.
NOTE: For Lake Erie only season is 3rd Sat. in June - Nov.30.

Tiger Muskellunge 3rd Sat in June-Nov 30 40" 1 Findley Lake & Lake Erie
 

Alberto Rey, Orvis Guide Service
211 Chestnut Street Fredonia , NY 14063
716.679.7002 www.albertorey.com/orvis-guide-service

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, a guide to accomodate your needs & choose locations appropriate to your skill level. All equipment, flies and instruction are provided as part of your guide fees.


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Bear Lake Boat Launch
Bear Lake Rd Bear Lake , NY 14784
716.792.9754

Public boat launch on Bear Lake.
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Bemus Point Boat Launch
Lakeside Dr Bemus Point , NY 14712
716.386.4398

Public boat launch with no fees, and a large public parking lot. Not recommended for boats over 16 feet.


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Bemus Point Fishing & Boating Access
South Lakeside Drive Bemus Point , NY 14712


Boat launch is recommended for boats UNDER 16 feet.  Fishing Access from either side of the boat ramp.


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Chautauqua Angling Adventures
3389 Bonita Drive Jamestown , NY 14701
716.640.3389 www.chautauquaanglingadventures.com

Bob Green, your NYS licensed guide has over 40 years of fishing experience. The most recent 25 years have been spent fishing and accumulating knowledge about Chautauqua Lake both as a local resident and as a tournament angler.


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Chautauqua Marina
104 W Lake Rd Mayville , NY 14757
716.753.3913 www.chautauquamarina.com

<p>A full service marina offering: NEW Boat and Personal Watercraft Rentals; Boat and Personal Watercraft Sales; Dockage, Storage and Service.</p>


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Chautauqua Reel Outdoors
P.O. Box 41 Ashville , NY 14710
716.782.3404 www.chautauquareeloutdoors.com

Mike Sperry, is a NYSDEC Licensed Guide who has been fishing the waters of Chautauqua Lake for over 30 years. Guided fishing trips for musky, walleye, bass, panfish. Also, handmade fishing lures are also available. 

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Eastern Lake Erie Charter Boat Association
7 Newton St Silver Creek , NY 14136
716.934.7266 www.elecba.net

35 Coast Guard licensed and insured Charter Boats for diving and fishing on the eastern basin of Lake Erie, the upper Niagara River and Chautauqua Lake.


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Findley Lake Launch Ramp
Route 430 Findley Lake , NY 14736
716.769.7231

Boat launch is available Monday - Friday only.


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Hogan's Hut
3503 Old Bridge Rd., P. O. Box 65 Stow , NY 14785-0009
716.789.3831 www.hogans-hut.com

The One-Stop General Store! Hogan's Hut Bait & Tackle and Hunting & Fishing Licenses. Plus Groceries, Gas, and a full deli that includes meat and cheese by the pound.


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iKidsFishing
4442 West Lake Road P.O. Box 65 Chautauqua , NY 14722
716.789.3383 www.ikidsfishingshow.com

A Kids’ Fishing Show starring Kids teaching Kids and You "How to Catch Fish".  The 1st Kids’ Fishing Show in the USA available on DVD showing kids and adults how easy and inexpensive it is to take kids fishing, using inexpensive poles & reels while fishing from public access areas on lakes, docks or harbors.

 


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Long Point State Park Marina
4459 Route 430 Bemus Point , NY 14712
716.386.3358 www.nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/109/details.aspx

Located on Chautauqua Lake - a 320 acre day-use park, The park's boat launch is the most modern on Lake Chautauqua. Restaurant, marine supplies, gas docks


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Milt the Talking Musky
P. O. Box 501 Chautauqua , NY 14722
716.789.3383 www.miltthetalkingmusky.com

Chautauqua Lake's favorite Musky... teaches kindergarten through second grade Sight Words through storytelling, coloring pages, and my Sing Along Song DVD with highlighted text and lyrics.


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Muddy Creek Fishing Guides
Chautauqua Lake , NY
724.674.3839 www.mcfishnguides.com/

Fishing Guide Service for Chautauqua Lake Musky Trips. Our boats are fully equipped with updated electronics, fish handling tools, and safety equipment. We will provide all appropriate bait and tackle for your trip. Fully Licensed by  NYSDEC, fully Insured and handicap accessible


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NYS Boat Ramp Cassadaga
Dale Drive Cassadaga , NY 14718


Free, public launch on Cassadaga Lake.
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NYS Prendergast Pt. Launch Ramp
Prendergast Point Chautauqua , NY 14722


Free, public launch on Chautauqua Lake with large parking facilities.
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We Love Outdoors
Chautauqua , NY 14722
www.weloveoutdoors.com

Visit this website for information on fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities available in the Western New York Region including Chautauqua County.

 


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Western New York Guide Service
P. O. Box 549 Bemus Point , NY
716.969.9059

Expert Guide Service for Fishing and Hunting Trips.NUMBER ONE Spring Turkey producing county in NYS, chase whitetail deer, enjoy some of the waterfowl action in the Northeast, pursue rabbits and up-land game in farm land rich country.


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