Chautauqua Lake

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Chautauqua Lake is located entirely within Chautauqua County, New York, USA. The lake is approximately 17 miles (28 km) long and 2 miles (3.2 km) wide at its greatest width. The surface area is approximately 13,000 acres (53 km²). The maximum depth is about 78 feet (23 m). The shoreline is about 41.1 miles (66 km) of which all but 2.6 mi (4 km) are privately owned.

The lake's name has various meanings, based on a variety of translations of the original native words. One translation means Bag tied in the middle, referring to the narrow portion between shore lines half-way down the lake. Other translations include: Place Where Fish are Taken as well as Place of Easy Death.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chautauqua_Lake
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Coordinates:   42°10'47"N   79°22'56"W

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  • Chautauqua Lake is a spectacular lake.
  • Hell ya my famly live off pendergrass point
  • Chautauqua is the best!!! I have been vacationing here with my family since I was born. The fishing and boating are great. We also love to swim, visit all the local sights.
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