Julie Milnes

"Nothing beats catching a musky on Chautauqua Lake"

Julie Milnes

Jason Milnes

"Chautauqua Lake is a premier fishery and a popular destination for anglers of all skill levels.  The lake is home to a variety of fish species including walleye, musky, bass and panfish. The best time to fish on Chautauqua Lake depends on the species you're targeting.  Walleye are typically caught in the Spring and Fall while bass can be caught continually throughout the year.  There are also great opportunities to catch a variety of species while ice fishing in the winter months.  

If you're looking for a challenge, try fishing for musky on the lake.  They're the apex predator and they are not easy to catch, but if you're successful .. it's a feeling like no other!" 

Jason Milnes

Julie with Todd Young

Todd Young is one of the famous Chautauqua Lake Musky guides. Todd took Jason and Julie on a fishing trip for their first wedding anniversary.  Their 10 year wedding anniversary is in 2024 so they are hoping to relive this fishing experience. Perhaps with a bigger fish story to tell.  The sign on Jason's cottage should read .. Gone Fishin'.  Maybe I'll find him that sign and its message!

Todd is the owner of Muddy Creek Fishing Guides and along with Vance Kaloz they offer a full service musky charter business on Chautauqua Lake.  Todd is licensed by the NYSDEC and has over 35 years of experience. He caught some of his first muskies in these waters in the late 1970s and considers Chautauqua Lake his favorite musky water.  Todd has numerous tournament wins on the lake and truly enjoys Chautauqua's versatile fishery.  Trolling the deep waters in the northern basin can be very productive.  Musky season runs from the last Saturday in May through November.

The guys at Muddy Creek target muskies, only, which allows them to keep in touch with lake and fishing conditions  By doing this they can offer their clients the best possible chance at catching fish each and every day throughout the season.  They do cater trips to folks of all ages and through the years they have had men and women from 5 to 97 years of age .. land muskies! 

Fishing is done aboard 18' or 20' Ranger boats.  These boats are rigged with high quality mapping GPS electronics and are fully equipped with fish handling tools, safety equipment and all the tackle one would need for their trip. 

Muddy Creek Fishing Guides is located in New Castle PA at 438 Hunt Road.

mcfishnguides.com

724-674-3839

muskyman1969@yahoo.com

Thank you, Jason for providing me with your family fishing photos and your personal knowledge of musky fishing.  Happy Fishin'!