Boat Launch Sites for Chautauqua County
Note: Use the following definitions to help you determine if a particular site will accommodate your boat.
- Hard surface or concrete ramp--site affords float-off and float-on launching for most trailered boats.
- Beach launch--no float-off or float-on trailered boat capability. Sites will accommodate the approach to the water's edge of small and light trailered boats. Boat may then be pushed on or off trailer. Usually shallow areas.
- Hand launch--no trailer capacity. Boats must be hand carried to the water.
- Car top launch--For canoe/kayak launching. Limited parking available.
| Water | Town | Location | Type | Parking | Comments | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake | Stockton | Just north of Hamlet of Stockton off Bear Lake Rd. | Hand launch | 10 cars | DEC | |
| Cassadaga Lake | Pomfret | From Rte 60 in Village of Cassadaga, turn onto Dale Dr, left on Glasgow Rd. | Hard surface ramp | 20 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Chautauqua Lake | Ellery | Long Point State Park; off Rte 430 between Bemus Point and Maple Springs. | Hard surface ramps | 56 cars with trailers, 70 cars | Marina and Pumpout | OPRHP |
| Chautauqua Lake | Ellery | Bemus Point; from Rte 430 (Main St) in Village of Bemus Point, turn onto Alburtus Ave, left on Lakeside Ave. | Hard surface ramp | 30 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Chautauqua Lake | Chautauqua | Prendergast Point; from Rte 394 turn onto Prendergast Blvd, turn right at end of street. | Hard surface ramps | 50 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Findley Lake | Mina | North end of lake, off Rte 426/430 in Village of Findley Lake. | Hand launch | 25 cars | DEC | |
| Lake Erie | Westfield | Barcelona Harbor; off Rte 5 in Hamlet of Barcelona. | Hard surface ramps | 85 cars with trailers and 36 cars | Owned and operated by Town of Westfield | Municipal |
| Lake Erie | Dunkirk | Dunkirk Harbor; off Route 5 in the City of Dunkirk. | Hard surface ramps | 50 cars and trailers | Owned and operated by City of Dunkirk | Municipal |
| Lake Erie | Hanover | Cattaraugus Creek (Sunset Bay); 2 miles west of Silver Creek Thruway interchange, from Rte 5 & 20 turn north on Alleghany Rd, at end of road on right. | Hard surface ramps | 50 cars and trailers | DEC | |
| Lake Erie | Hanover | Cattaraugus Creek (Sunset Bay); 2 miles west of Silver Creek Thruway interchange, from Rte 5 & 20 turn north on Alleghany Rd, right on Ann St. | Hard surface ramps | 75 cars and trailers | Owned and operated by the Town of Hanover | Municipal |
