Chautauqua Lake (N) Fish Stocking
Chautauqua County, New York · 2017–2023 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Chautauqua Lake (N) was last stocked October 2023 with Muskellunge. Chautauqua Lake (N) has 12 stocking records on file, spanning 2017–2023, with about 39,327 fish stocked over that period.
When Chautauqua Lake (N) is stocked
Chautauqua Lake (N) is typically stocked in fall, most often in October — 12 stocking events in that peak month.
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By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | Muskellunge | 1,540 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2023 | Muskellunge | 2,660 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Muskellunge | 3,130 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2022 | Muskellunge | 3,370 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Muskellunge | 4,070 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2021 | Muskellunge | 2,430 | 8.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Muskellunge | 1,830 | 0.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2020 | Muskellunge | 4,510 | 8.5" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2018 | Muskellunge | 4,062 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2018 | Muskellunge | 4,695 | 9.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 3,880 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| October 2017 | Muskellunge | 3,150 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Chautauqua Lake (N) last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Chautauqua Lake (N) was last stocked October 2023 with Muskellunge.
What fish species are stocked in Chautauqua Lake (N)?
Chautauqua Lake (N) is stocked with Muskellunge.
What time of year is Chautauqua Lake (N) stocked?
Chautauqua Lake (N) is typically stocked in fall, most often in October.
How often is Chautauqua Lake (N) stocked?
Chautauqua Lake (N) has been stocked about 2 times a year — 12 recorded stockings between 2017 and 2023.
How many fish have been stocked in Chautauqua Lake (N)?
About 39,327 fish have been stocked in Chautauqua Lake (N) across 12 recorded events since 2017, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Chautauqua Lake (N)?
Fish stocked in Chautauqua Lake (N) average about 7.9 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.