AUGUST 2026
FALL LOC LEADERBOARD
Thursday, August 27 – There’s some rain and a little breeze this morning in Olcott. It’s too dark to tell if anything is rocking, but that NOAA guy says 1 to 2’s today, then going back down to 1 foot or less on the wave action for the weekend. The traffic going by for the 6 am shift at the data center makes it feel like we live next to a thruway. It’s unreal these days. What once was our peaceful little part of the world has changed seven days a week with shift changes at the plant. That’s one monster data center in Somerset. The old smokestack is gone and now it’s a data center with something like 3500 employees.
Yesterday, the few people who are in town did get on the water, and most caught their limits. There are a lot of kings and steelhead kicking around anywhere from 200 to 500 fow. The waves did kick back up yesterday when they weren’t supposed to, but that’s Lake Ontario. It was a decent spoon bite yesterday for the steelhead, and the kings were eating the meat.
When everyone knew the waves were coming over the weekend and into Tuesday or Wednesday, many chose to hold off on fishing for a few days. There hasn’t been much business this week in the area. It’s quite strange considering it is typically one of the busiest weeks of the year. Hopefully, the lake stays calm, and everyone can enjoy the last couple weeks of summer vacation. Those fish are here, and they are biting. All they need is some angling. Have a great day.
Tuesday, August 25 – It’s another one of those windy days here in Olcott. The wind is northwest and cranking quite well this morning. It looks like Wednesday, the 26th is going to kick off some new August-style fishing. The lake has been doing solid rolls for a couple of days, so that should bring about new news tomorrow. I’m not going to guess and give out the wrong info, so check back for Thursday's report, especially if you are planning a derby weekend. The forecast looks like 1-footers or less for the entire weekend. We don’t know if that is accurate, but it would be sweet.
Congratulations to all the winners of the Reeling for a Cure. The Thrillseeker fishing team led by Vince & Stephanie Pierleoni won the tournament. They have been running the tournament since the beginning and it was their turn to win. In Steph’s words, “it only took eleven years!” Time sure flies when you pass the 40 year mark. (Look out, young people. It’s coming for you too!) We hope you all had a great time fishing, winning prizes and just donating to a great cause. Check back Thursday for some good fishing info. All the charters have to do some make-up trips tomorrow, so we should have some news, and hopefully those big kings are keeping up with the east end sizes; you never know. Have a great day.
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
