Wakesurf Spot · New York
Findley Lake
A 330-acre reservoir in Chautauqua County, New York — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Findley Lake is a public lake in Chautauqua County, New York that covers about 330 acres. It is on the smaller side, so usable wake-boat water depends heavily on local rules and traffic.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
This listing is drawn from state lake records — it reflects size and access, not a track record as a wakesurf venue. New York sets statewide wake-boat rules, and individual lakes routinely add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits. Check the New York rules page and the local ordinance before you launch.
Source: New York State DEC. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Findley Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Findley Lake covers roughly 330 acres, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. New York sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the New York rules page and the local ordinance before launching. New York: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.