Chautauqua Reel Outdoors Guide & Tackle

 Mike Sperry is a NYS Licensed Guide who has been fishing the waters of Chautauqua Lake for over 30 years. Mike offers guided fishing trips for muskellunge, walleye, bass and panfish. His specialty is casting for muskies. Mike is the founder and past president of the Chautauqua Lake Musky Hunters from 2002-2007. Mike has also fished with Pete Maina during the filming of the television show called The Next Bite while filming the episode entilted Chautauqua Muskies Unleashed.

 Chautauqua Lake is located in western NY. The lake is just under 20 miles in length and is one of the best warm water fisheries in the state. It is well know for trophy muskellunge fishing. It also has fantastic fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, perch, and crappies. The lake is divided into 2 sections. The northern section has an average depth of around 25 feet and a maximum depth of 75 feet. The southern section is much shallower, with a maximum depth of 19 feet and on average is 10 feet or less.

  Mike's specialty is casting for muskies. Using live bait for muskies is an option in fall, although casting jerkbaits and big crankbaits works very well. Mike makes his own jerkbaits from hard maple. Trolling on Chautauqua Lake can provide awesome fishing for muskellunge and walleye when the conditions are right.

A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required. The balance is due at the boat. All Rods reels and fishing tackle is provided, however if you have a favorite rod you can bring your own. If the trip is cancelled due to bad weather your deposit will be refunded or your trip can be rescheduled for another day.

 Mike guides from a 19 foot Sea Nymph, deep V-hull with walk through windshield and 70 hp Merc outboard. The boat is equipped with a dash and bow mounted fish finders, and ship to shore radio. Also, a bow mounted trolling motor. Life jackets, first aid kits, lights etc... are on board.

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