Bring Your Boat or Rent One Upon Arrival
Chautauqua County is a very popular destination for boating, paddle sports, and fishing. Enjoy cruising around the lakes, kayaking, canoeing, SUP, sailing, water skiing, and fishing. Each of the five area lakes--Chautauqua, Erie, Findley, Cassadaga, and Bear--has at least one NYS DEC boat launch. There are also full-service marinas on Lake Erie and Chautauqua Lake. Visitors who possess a valid state driver's license may rent power and pontoon boats, as well as certain non-motorized boats, at half-day, full-day, or multi-day rates. Most marinas also rent additional equipment including, kayaks, tubes, lily pads, wakeboards, and more!
View a List of Chautauqua County Boat Launch Sites
MANDATORY - Safe Boating Certificate Requirment