Chautauqua County · lake · 13,296 acres
Chautauqua Lake
Stocked 10× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Chautauqua Lake is a lake in Chautauqua County, New York, stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye — most recently on Oct 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
81°
58°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
86°
67°
12 mph
39%
Sun
Storms
72°
63°
13 mph
86%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 4,980 | 8.3" | |
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 3,140 | 8.3" | |
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 3,100 | 8.3" | |
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 4,890 | 8.3" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 7,080 | 8.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 5,360 | 8.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 560 | 8.5" | |
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 2,640 | 8.5" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 20,880 | 1.3" | |
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 24,430 | 1.4" | |
When does Chautauqua Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with muskellunge → · All New York waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Bemus Creek1.5 mi
- Prendergast Creek2.3 mi
- Goose Creek4.4 mi
- Dewittville Creek4.9 mi
- Wing Creek4.3 mi
- Big Inlet7.3 mi
- Bear Lake Outlet7.5 mi
- Mill Creek6.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Chautauqua Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chautauqua Lake?+
Chautauqua Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye in Chautauqua County, New York, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Chautauqua Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2024, stocking at Chautauqua Lake peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Chautauqua Lake?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Chautauqua Lake?+
Chautauqua Lake is a lake in Chautauqua County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Oct 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.