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Chautauqua Lake
Lake · Chautauqua Lake, New York
Large lake with shoreline parks, popular for recreational boating, fishing & dinner cruises.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Walleye and 11 more species.
14 fish species in 100 public records within 2 km of Chautauqua Lake since 2000.
- Muskellunge Esox masquinongy24 records · 2025
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides18 records · 2007
- Walleye Sander vitreus18 records · 2007
- Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu11 records · 2007
- 6 records · 2007
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens6 records · 2007
- Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus4 records · 2007
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus4 records · 2007
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- Spottail Shiner Notropis hudsonius3 records · 2007
- Logperch Percina caprodes2 records · 2007
- 1 record · 2020
- Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus1 record · 2007
- Rock Bass Ambloplites rupestris1 record · 2003
- Redear Sunfish Lepomis microlophus1 record · 2003
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Conewango watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, GBIF dataset, iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chautauqua Lake?
- Chautauqua Lake is a lake in Chautauqua Lake, New York.
- Can you swim at Chautauqua Lake?
- There is no fixed answer for Chautauqua Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Chautauqua Lake in Chautauqua Lake, New York. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Chautauqua Lake rated?
- Chautauqua Lake in Chautauqua Lake, New York has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 205 reviews.
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🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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