Fishing Guide to Lakes in Cattaraugus County

In Cattaraugus County, anglers have access to lakes that provide good angling for Trout, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Panfish, and some Northern Pike.
In Cattaraugus County, anglers have access to lakes that provide good angling for Trout, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Panfish, and some Northern Pike.
HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 7th for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!
In this, the season of giving, we are asking event participants to bring non-perishable food items and/or an unwrapped toy to be donated to a local food pantry and Toys for Tots. This is sure to be a great day! Don't miss out!
It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has many fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!
Christmas in Ellicottville
Western New York has a number of streams that offer high duality lake-run steelhead fishing from November through March.
Take a train ride along the countryside of the Enchanted Mountains. The New York and Lake Erie Railroad offers featured rides throughout the year.. All of the train rides are round trips that depart from the Gowanda Depot.
Hop aboard with the Easter Bunny, tell Santa your wish list, solve a murder mystery, enjoy the fall foliage, and so many other rides to choose from!
Holiday Valley Earns High Ranking again in Ski Magazine's Best Ski Resorts in the East!
Do you love having a real Christmas tree to decorate?
Every January, Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, NY, hosts a special event known as Canadian Friendship Week, celebrating the strong bond between the United States and Canada.
For students craving a break from the rigors of academic life, Holiday Valley Resort's College Daze Weekend is the perfect winter retreat, January 5th-7th.
This is designed as a guide to anglers in locating the higher quality stocked and un-stocked trout streams in western NY. It is not intended as a list of all the wild trout streams, nor all the streams where trout are stocked. Lists of all stocked streams are available from this office.
Cattaraugus Creek offers over 34 miles of steelhead angling opportunities from Lake Erie to the Springville Dam. A portion of the stream and its lower tributaries are on Seneca Nation of Indian Lands, so if you plan to fish there, you will need a license for the Reservation.
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University kicks off its 10-year anniversary this month participating in the National Summer Reading Program, making stops at public libraries across New York and Pennsylvania.
As winter begins to fade and spring whispers its arrival, Ellicottville, NY, transforms into a vibrant hub of festivities for Mardi Gras weekend. Known for its stunning scenery and lively atmosphere, this charming village offers an unforgettable experience!
The town of Leon, New York is known for a majority of the population being Old Order Amish.
The town of Leon, New York was formed, from the town of Conewango, on April 24, 1832. James Waterhouse named it for the ancient Kingdom of Leon of Spain.
The Enchanted Mountains magazine (Activities Guide) is the official Activities Guide for Cattaraugus County in Western New York State!
Download our Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide.
Join Merry Ryding on October 26th from 11am-2pm for an Encaustic workshop at the Tri-County Arts Council in Olean.
Explore the art of Encaustic, a hot wax medium perfect for transforming paper scraps and other lightweight materials into beautiful creations. Participants can bring small copies of photos, poems, or quotes printed on lightweight paper, though various papers will be provided.