Chautauqua Lake offers multiple hard surface boat launch sites across Chautauqua County, with the primary access at Long Point State Park in Ellery featuring 56 parking spaces for cars with trailers plus 70 additional car spaces, a boat pumpout, and marina facilities.

Additional launches are available at Bemus Point (currently closed for reconstruction through mid-May 2026), Prendergast Point near the Fish Hatchery with accessible facilities, and several municipal parks including Lakeside Park in Mayville and Lakewood Community Park.

All launches provide access to a lake with established invasive species including Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, and Zebra Mussels.