Chautaqua Creek | New York Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions

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Fishing Report Last Updated:

3 / 29 / 2021

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Fishing Conditions

Fly Fishing Chautaqua Creek is currently Good

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:
Lodge at Glendorn
Alberto Rey

Water flow:

Visibility: 35 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 39 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: Afternoons

Best stretch: Rt. 5 Bridge to first impassible point by migrating fish.

Best access point: Rt. 5 Bridge

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

none at this time.

Fish species: Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass

Fishing season: October-April

Nearest airport: Buffalo, NY

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 10' 7 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: PowerTaper WF Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line

Person Fishing in a stream

Chautauqua Creek Description

Near Dunkirk Harbor off of Rt. 5 in Western New York.

Techniques & Tips

When the Steelhead are in, nymphs and egg patterns under an indicator. Swinging streamers in higher water conditions.

7-Day Forecast

Flows are good. Warm then very cool temps expected. Fishing should be good.