


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