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Bemus Point Boat Launch

Boat ramp · on Chautauqua Lake · near Bemus Point · New York

Algal bloom: confirmed

NYS DEC lists a confirmed harmful algal bloom on Chautauqua Lake 2.5 km from this launch (October 14, 2026). Extent: Small Localized. Avoid contact with discoloured water or scum, and keep pets and children out of it.

NYS DEC · checked October 18, 2026

Invasive species

NYS DEC records zebra mussels (latest 2023), brittle naiad (latest 2015), curly-leaf pondweed (latest 2023), Eurasian watermilfoil (latest 2023), starry stonewort (latest 2015) and water chestnut (latest 2012) in the water at this launch. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

NYS DEC · checked October 18, 2026

Past algal blooms

Harmful algal blooms reported on Chautauqua Lake 3.4 km from this launch (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2018 to 2025.

state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Boat ramp
Car parking
30
Managed by
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Website
dec.ny.gov
Coordinates
42.15627, -79.39339

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USGS gauge CHAUTAUQUA LAKE AT BEMUS POINT NY, 0.0 mi from this launch on Chautauqua Lake: lake level, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

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