Chautauqua advice

[chowder]

Planning on a 1st trip to Chautauqua. Could use some pointers on a strategy. I have the usual gear, set up to troll, cast,etc. thanks 

[lachsforelle]

Id recommend booking a charter.  They're not too much, compared to Great Lakes charters.  Mike Sperry at Chautauqua Reel Outdoors or Todd Young from Muddy Creek Guides are two of the more popular guides.

 

This time of year can be fast and furious, but you need to know the lake to have much of a chance at success.  Like many natural lakes, there's a lot of features and relatively small areas that hold most of the fish.  A guide is money well spent, especially so for your first trip.