Chautauqua County · lake · 309 acres
Findley Lake
Stocked 2× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Findley Lake is a lake in Chautauqua County, New York, stocked with Muskellunge — 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
Mostly clear
77°
57°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
82°
58°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
84°
66°
9 mph
60%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.3" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 1,450 | 8.6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Parks Brook2.7 mi
- Darrow Brook2.7 mi
- Howard Eaton Reservoir4.1 mi
- Beaver Meadow Brook4.9 mi
- Alder Bottom Creek5.1 mi
- Grahamville Reservoir6.7 mi
- Smith Reservoir6.3 mi
- Belson Creek8.5 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.
Findley Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Findley Lake?+
Findley Lake is stocked with Muskellunge in Chautauqua County, New York, most recently on Oct 1, 2025 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Findley 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 Findley Lake?+
Findley 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.