Hi Mike -
You have basically named your three best options down that way for NY pure musky waters. I'll be on Chautauqua Saturday. That entire lake is good for both casting and trolling. Boat traffic will most likely be an issue by mid-day Saturday so get an early start if possible. I may start casting and then switch over to trolling. Both north and south ends will produce fish but south end (shallower, warms up quicker) seems to be favored earlier in the year by many guys. If weather/wind gets to be too much on CHQ, then consider other lakes but hard to pass up one of the best lakes around. I'm excited to get out - best of luck to ya!
Chad
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