Lake · New York
Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point
Location Snapshot
Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point is a western New York lake with productive weedlines, broad shallow flats, and deeper basin structure. Muskellunge, walleye, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass are the principal supported targets.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
49°F
Feels like
42°F
Wind
10 mph NE
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 10 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 2 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 6 PM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 65°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 61°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 60°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 57°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Lake Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Chautauqua Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Muskellunge and walleye are primary and established in Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are common and established.
Target species
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Target Species
Muskellunge, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available