Lake · New York
Chautauqua Lake at Bemus Point
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
Key lake readings are not available right now.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
67°F
Feels like
69°F
Wind
6 mph N
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.48 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 60°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 53°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 52°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 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
Chautauqua Lake is a public NYSDEC western New York lake fishery known for muskellunge, walleye, and bass. Static fishery information does not change the accepted live condition class.
Target species
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NYSDEC Chautauqua muskellunge fishery.
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NYSDEC Chautauqua walleye fishery.
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NYSDEC Chautauqua bass fishery.
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NYSDEC Chautauqua bass fishery.
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
Description
USGS lake/reservoir monitoring location 03013946 (CHAUTAUQUA LAKE AT BEMUS POINT NY). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Current continuous values are lake/reservoir elevation only (lake/reservoir elevation NGVD29 (62614); lake/reservoir elevation NAVD88 (62615)); the app currently displays flow, gage height, and water temperature, so live in-app readings may be empty until elevation support is added. Surface area, depth, access, and species fields are left blank pending confirmation from authoritative state or federal recreation sources.
