Chautauqua Reel Outdoors Guide & Tackle Shop

08/22/2026

8/22 - Thank you to all the anglers who fished the White Perch tournament today!
Tournament results:

1st place - Zander Lombardo 10.54 lbs
2nd place - Bill Lescynski 10.37 lbs
3rd place - Chris Dole 9.57 lbs

Big fish - John Giardini 1.05 lbs

Over 100 lbs of White Perch were weighed.
The plan is to hold another tournament in September and one or two during ice fishing season.
Stay tuned!

Mike

08/20/2026

8/17 - Five days left to sign up for the second White Perch Challenge. The weather forecast looks good for Saturday!
Stop by or call the store for more information or to sign up.
716-763-2947

08/18/2026

The store will be closing at 4:00 today
Open at 7:00 am Wednesday

08/17/2026

8/17 - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance is holding an informational meeting at 5:00 pm Tuesday 8/18 at the Casino restaurant in Bemus. We need some fishermen, guides, and people who spend a lot of time on the lake to attend.

08/13/2026

8/13 - At the store… We have a pre owned Minn Kota Edge trolling motor for sale. This is a 45 lb thrust, hand control bow mount unit. Great for a pontoon boat. Includes battery.
Stop by and check it out!

08/10/2026

The store will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 8/11
We will be back open at 7am on Wednesday

08/10/2026

8/10 - With the poor water quality on the south basin we’ve been running to the north end lately. I’ve had some great clients on the boat this year!
Water temps dropped down some last week before creeping up again. Water temp was at 77 degrees on the north basin Sunday.
Great job Myles on your first musky!
Walleye has picked up some in the last couple of weeks. We’re not slamming them but picking some up jigging from the w**d lines out to 25’ of water. Hard fighting White Bass are in the mix as well.
Tight lines!
Mike

08/10/2026

8/10 - We have a large selection of vintage fishing lures at the store for sale. Stop by and check them out!

08/09/2026