Lake Erie
Lake, Chautauqua/Erie. New York, United States.
42.6748, -79.4026 — View on the map
- Managed by
- New York State DEC
- Permit required
- New York State fishing license (NYSDEC)
- Boat launch
- yes
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearBacklit Digital Hanging Scale 50 kgTo check the minimum size: Walleye 38.1 cm here.
€32.90£28.90Not shipped to the United States
Blade bait lures 10 g, pack of 4For: european perch, zander, walleye · vertical jigging
€26.90£14.90Not shipped to the United States
Jointed Stickbaits 13.5 cm 28 g, Pack of 3For: northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass · crankbait and hard-lure fishing
€32.90£18.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
Brown troutSalmo trutta
Rainbow troutOncorhynchus mykiss
Lake troutSalvelinus namaycush
Smallmouth bassMicropterus dolomieu
MuskellungeEsox masquinongy
WalleyeSander vitreus
Common carpCyprinus carpio
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
NYSDEC Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds
Local rules
Other species listed by NYSDEC: Sunfish.
Area rules (New York) for these species
| Walleye | 38.1 cm |
| Muskellunge | 101.6 cm |
| Tiger muskellunge | 76.2 cm |
| Lake trout | 53.3 cm |
Access
Boat launch: Trailer Improved
Official sources
- Recommended Fishing Lakes and Ponds — NYSDEC (data.ny.gov) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- NYSDEC special fishing regulations — Lake Erie (accessed on 23 September 2026)