Chautauqua Lake
New York
Chautauqua Lake real estate is regarded as a top ten market in New York for lake homes and lake lots.
Typically, buyers can find around 70 Chautauqua Lake homes for sale, and around 10 Chautauqua Lake lots and land for sale.
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A Natural Glacial Lake
Chautauqua Lake is located in southwestern New York and is only about six miles from Lake Erie. The lake stretches from Mayville to Jamestown with the towns of Bemus Point and Chautauqua in between.
Chautauqua Lake is approximately 17 miles long and two miles wide at its most generous width. The lake's surface area is about 13,000 acres, and the average depth of the lake is 25 feet. At 1,308 feet above sea level, Chautauqua Lake is one of the highest navigable water bodies in North America.
Fun on the Lake
Chautauqua Lake is a popular destination for sailors, hosting weekend regattas and home to national sailing and rowing competitions. For recreational sailors, many public boat launches and marinas are available along Chautauqua's shoreline.
Fishing is also abundant, as Chautauqua Lake offers bass, perch, pike, and various species; however, anglers flock to Chautauqua Lake for muskellunge, or muskie, which are native to the lake.
What's Nearby
One of the most popular area attractions nearby is the Chautauqua Institution. The Institution is a National Historic Landmark founded in 1874 as a camp for Sunday school teachers. Today, the summer programs are organized around arts, education, religion, and recreation.
You can also visit the Midway State Park, which is recognized as the fifteenth-oldest continually operating amusement park.
If you want to spend time on a more massive lake, you can take a boat onto Lake Erie. This lake has excellent fishing, plenty of water sports opportunities, and plenty of water to explore.
Prime Lake Living
Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Chautauqua Lake is an excellent choice.
Lake Overview
- 41mi. of Shoreline
- 25ft. Avg. Depth
- 78ft. Deepest Depth
- Shoreline Borders State Park (Some)
Mountains - Dam Name No Dam
- Ownership Public
- Acreage 13,156
- Public Boat Ramps 7
- Water Level Full Pool Year Round
Information
- Counties: Chautauqua County
- Fish: Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge Pike, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye
- Condos available (Yes)
- Notable events: Colors of Chautauqua Fall Harvest Festival, Chautauqua Lake Bass Tournament, Jamestown Public Farmers Market, Annual Haunted House behind the Chautauqua Mall, Veteran's Day 5K, Full Moon Paddle on Chautauqua Lake (Summer Months Only),
- Sailing clubs: Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club
- Interesting facts: Famed comedienne Lucille Ball grew up in West Jamestown, along the shores of Chautauqua Lake, and today Jamestown is also the home to the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, which offers exhibits and a DesiLu playhouse. Jamestown is also home to the Lucille Ball Memorial Park.
- Known for: Chautauqua County produces more than 60% of New York's yearly grape harvest. Winemakers in Chautauqua produce a range of sweet to dry wines, brandies, and sparkling wines at more than 20 wineries along the Lake Erie-Chautauqua Wine Trail.
- History: Three glacial pauses resulted in Chautauqua Lake being created in the form of two basins, each initially having some differing properties due to the characteristics of the two glacial retreats.
- Landmarks: One of the most popular destinations along Chautauqua Lake's shores is the Chautauqua Institution. A National Historic Landmark, Chautauqua Institution was founded in 1874 as a camp for Sunday school teachers. Today, the summer programs are organized around arts, education, religion and recreation.
- Other notes: Chautauqua County has a large Amish population, which provides many opportunities to purchase homemade goods, crafts and food.
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