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The DEC has a fishing license hotline number available Mon-Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. You can call this number and get an instant fishing license confirmation number with a credit card. Their app is also available to purchase and view your licenses.
1-866-933-2257
DEC FISHING REGULATIONS
FISHING HOTLINES
Orleans County (585) 589-3220
Lake Erie - Dunkirk (716) 679-ERIE DEC
Lake Erie - Buffalo (716) 855-FISH DEC
Niagara County (877)FALLS US
EMAIL BILL HILTS
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APRIL 2026
Happy April 16th! Well, I’ve been so busy with life things this April, I’ve been neglecting this website. It is on the way to be much more filled with information. There are quite a few changes happening in Olcott lately. Lake fishing is starting to kick in well for the spring season. There have been so many browns caught over this past year, it’s like they quintupled in amounts. Currently, it’s a good brown and coho bite on the lake with inside fishing being the best. That’s good because the price of gas is moving almost daily. Hopefully, that goes back to some sort of normal soon. Trollers are using a lot of different baits right now. It seems stickbaits, Thin Fins and Killer Fish are hot with reds, oranges and silvers being the hot colors. Spoons and peanut flies have been blues and greens mostly. 6 inch oranges and reds in Spin Doctors or Northeast troller, Jensen, etc flashers. Burt Dam has a few people fishing it. It’s muddy and water has been low. It’s starting to change up with a mix of fish in there. Most are jigging, some are still working beads. Quite a few still using eggs. The newest one is cranberries. Yes, cranberries from the grocery store. Guys are casting them and eating them. With the weather changing, people are trying several new spots. Time to get back to work. 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
Bill Hilts Fishfinder
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