AUGUST 2026
FALL LOC LEADERBOARD
Saturday, August 29th,
The lake finally calmed down and is excellent for fishing right now. There are plenty of kings and steelhead biting currently. Starting in about 80 fow and trolling out to 500 has been the magic for quite a few of the locals. The fish were 70 to 80 down two days ago, but today we don’t have updates on that. Kings are liking meat and mag spoons mostly. A lot of mirage and greens and glows. The LOC has plenty of room for those 25-pound-plus kings. Many are being caught, but not big enough. They have been mostly low 20’s. We are seeing a lot of nice steelhead, but they just miss making the board. We have seen a few kings that are not even close to 25 pounds being weighed in. It is important to have a decent scale on your boats. If you are paying 40 dollars per person to enter a tournament, you need a scale.
Fishing Olcott harbor and the piers has been improving. Off the piers, they are getting pike and bass. Crawlers and casting spoons have been a favorite this week.
I didn’t even know about the renaming of the lake here and don’t even have an opinion. If I did, I wouldn’t post it here anyway. I’ll just call it Lake WTF – Where’s the Fish. That is the question we are asked here every day. Lynyrd Skynyrd was right on with lyrics: “If you want to talk fishing, well I guess that’ll be okay”
Whatever you are doing today, enjoy it.
TIP: If you are planning on visiting the area this year, BOOK EARLY! There is a new AI plant being built in Somerset and the workers need housing. Shop around and you will find something.
MY LODGING PICKS FOR THIS MONTH
LIGHTHOUSE MOTEL
John and Vicky have an excellent reputation with anglers. They are right next to the marina and piers. In my 30 years here, we have heard all good about the Lighthouse. 1564 Van Buren St, Olcott, NY 14126,
Phone: 716-778 7270
MAXWELL STATION
Located in the heart of Olcott; people love their Monday night wing specials and the closeness of their rooms and suites to everything.
OLCOTT RENTALS
Great people with several great places to stay! Perfect for anyone and right next to the marina.
Bill Hilts Fishfinder
