Chautauqua Lake offers multiple hard surface boat launch sites across several locations including Long Point State Park (56 cars with trailers, 70 cars parking), Prendergast Point at the Fish Hatchery (50 cars with trailers, accessible), and municipal launches at Lakewood Community Park and Lucille Ball Memorial Park (both with 50 cars with trailers parking).

Long Point State Park features a boat pumpout and marina, making it a full-service option for boaters. Be aware that invasive species including Eurasian Watermilfoil, Curly-leaf Pondweed, and Zebra Mussels are present in the lake.