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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

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Thank you to the sponsors below
who earned free ads on this site
for selling Hooks 4 Harry tickets!
We were able to purchase
8 Lifetime fishing licenses for kids
Thanks to their support!

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JULY 2026


 

Monday, July 6 - The big holiday weekend in Olcott is over. Now for this coming weekends adventures. It is Pirate Festival weekend. Time to support the Olcott Fire Company and do some arrrging.

Fishing has random reports coming in. It sounds like those bigger ones are out there at plus 300 to 500 which gives a lot of room for finding the good stuff. A lot of people are using cut bait for those kings. Mag spoons on those big boys also. I'm sure anything you like with a brighter color is going to work right now. Be smart and play with your spoons. Don't follow what some guy caught a fish on somewhere else. Maybe it's all in the thumb action. Get out there and do some fishing without advice for once. Make it fun! I have heard random reports from 50 to 100 on browns and super slim spoons to 500 fow with bright colors - chartreuse and bright mirage colors. Whatever you do, just have fun doing it.

Harbor and stream fishing is fun. Some crappie, perch, bass and drum fish this weekend seem to be getting the most attention right now. Currently, humid humid humid and warm. 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!




Bill Hilts Fishfinder




Tournament Calendar



Located on the corner of West Lake and Jackson Streets.
It's the big blue barn next to the water tower.
You can't miss it!

716-778-8592

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Western Lake Ontario is known for its world-class Salmon & Trout fishing



 
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Lake & Jackson Sts, Olcott, NY 14126




       

BOAT LAUNCHES/DOCKS

LEWISTON
Fort Niagara State Park
716-745-7273

Lewiston Sand Docks Boat Launch


OLCOTT

Hedley Boat Co.
(716)778-7771

McDonough Marine
(716) 946-3979

Town of Newfane Marina
(716) 778-5462

SOMERSET
Golden Hill State Park
716-795-3885

WILSON
Bootleggers Cove Marina
716-751-6466

Wilson Boatyard Marina
716 751 9202

Wilson-Tuscarora Boat Launch
716-751-6361



MORE NIAGARA COUNTY LAUNCHES
THANK YOU TO THE
BUSINESSES BELOW THAT SOLD
TICKETS 4 HOOKS FOR HARRY!
We were able to purchase
8 Lifetime fishing licenses for kids
Thanks to their support!