Pomfret is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States.

[2] The town lies in the north-central part of the county, south of Dunkirk, and includes the village of Fredonia.

Pomfret later lost substantial parts of its territory during the formation of five new towns of the county.[when?]

[3] The northwestern corner of the town borders Lake Erie.

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) and US 20 pass through the town.

28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.