Chautauqua Lake (NY)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Chautauqua Lake?

Chautauqua Lake is located in western New York, and is a top destination in the region. Anglers can choose to target Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Muskie, Northern Pike, and many panfish species. This lake is divided into a “North” and “South” region, the northern half has clearer water while the southern half is a bit more stained. Most of the smallmouth are caught in the northern region of the lake, while muskie are often found in the southern half. Boat docks can be a great place to target all species of fish due to the fact that the lake has such a steep drop off near the shore. These docks can be a sanctuary for fish.

Q: What is Chautauqua Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Chautauqua Lake is a 13303.93 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Chautauqua Lake?

Chautauqua Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Muskie, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch.

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Chautauqua Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

18 Reports on Chautauqua Lake

5 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Bassfisher87
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Ned Rigs
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Insects
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Ned Rigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
I fished a kayak bass tournament on honeyoe lake yesterday the morning was cold about 37 degrees on the drive there. The water temp started at 49 degrees i started the day with a strike king squarebill in the crayfish... Read More
Michael recommended this gear for Chautauqua Lake, NY
Hotbait
Z-Man TRD HogZ Canada Craw / 3"
$4.49
Z-Man Finesse ShroomZ Jighead 1/6 oz / Green Pumpkin
$4.99
Strike King KVD 1.5 Squarebill Delta Red / 2 1/4"
$5.99
Omnia Community Member
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Perch
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
Most of the bass this time of year are on beds up shallow. There are going to be some bass in pre-spawn and some in post-spawn too, but look for shallow, protected areas where the fish can spawn. If you... Read More
Recommended gear for Chautauqua Lake, NY
Hotbait
Strike King Rage Craw Green Pumpkin / 4"
$5.99
Picasso Lures Swim Jig 3/8 oz / Green Pumpkin Magic
$5.79
Zoom Super Fluke Tennessee Shad / 5 1/4"
$5.19
Yamamoto 5" Senko Worm Perch / 5"
$7.49
Xzone Lures 3.25" Finesse Slammer 3 1/4" / 309
$3.74
~~$4.99~~
Gamakatsu Offset Shank EWG Hook 4/0
$3.99
Andrew Full
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip)
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Bluegill
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Texas Rigs (Pitch/Flip) in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Submerged Vegetation)
Was a tough morning, me and my partner lost our first 8 bites, ended up being a successful day in our tournament besides losing the two biggest bites we had. Most of all fish were caught flipping grass with a... Read More
Andrew recommended this gear for Chautauqua Lake, NY
Hotbait
Berkley PowerBait The General Black Blue Fleck / 5 1/4"
$5.99
Daiwa J-Fluoro Samurai Fluorocarbon Line 18lb / 220 Yards
$38.99
Shimano Curado MGL 70K Casting Reel Left / 8.1:1
$249.99