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
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
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.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
Current Readings
- Water level
- 1,307.50 ft
- Change over 24 hours
- -0.01 ft
- Trend
- Stable
- Last updated
- 29 min ago
Source: USGS · Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point · 03013946 · Elevation, lake/res, NAVD88
Better Nearby Options
Checking nearby StrikeTracks waters…
Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
43°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
3 mph N
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
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 6 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 61°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 61°F / Low 40°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 58°F / Low 39°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 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