Is there fish in Lake Chautauqua?

Is there fish in Lake Chautauqua?

Muskellunge
Yellow perchWalleyeSmallmouth bassLargemouth bass
Chautauqua Lake/Fish

Fishing: Chautauqua Lake supports a diverse sportfishery, with angling for walleye, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and several species of panfish. The shallower south basin has extensive weed beds and some productive shoals.

How thick is the ice on Chautauqua Lake?

between 6-10 inches
Temperatures have been mild enough, and the ice on Chautauqua Lake has been frozen to ideal thickness, between 6-10 inches. While some ‘diehard’ ice fisherman may brave frigid conditions, most prefer above 30-degree temperatures during the day, cooling to 20’s at night.

Are there catfish in Chautauqua Lake?

While known as a world class muskellunge fishing destination, Chautauqua Lake holds excellent numbers of bass, walleye, panfish, and cat fish.

What is the deepest part of Chautauqua Lake?

78′
Chautauqua Lake/Max depth

Is there a horsepower limit on lake Chautauqua?

Chautauqua Lake is is approximately 17 miles long and 2 miles wide. The maximum depth of the lake is 78 feet. There are 41 miles of shoreline and 13,000 acres of surface area. These numbers my sound quite large, but since there is an unlimited horsepower rating you can cover the lake in a hurry.

Are there pike in lake Chautauqua?

zarzycki Yes it is true there are some northern in Chautauqua but very few it seems. Chautauqua is always a great family vacation destination for more than just the fishing, great fishing I might ad. Seriously I think a couple of crash test dummies in a pedal boat could do well on keeper panfish on that lake.

Can you eat fish from Chautauqua Lake?

Up to four, half-pound meals of New York sportfish can be consumed over a month. Chautauqua Lake falls in this advisory category. Some waterbodies have such high levels of pollutants that infants, children under 15 and women under 50 should avoid any fish from these sites.

Is Lake Chautauqua frozen over?

The Chautauqua Lake tends to freeze mid-to-late February. This happens to be great timing, as President’s Day weekend has been designated as a free fishing weekend in New York! That means that residents and visitors aged 16 and over will be able to fish without a license.

Is there a horsepower limit on Lake Chautauqua?

How many miles long is Chautauqua Lake?

16.99 mi
Chautauqua Lake/Length