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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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AUGUST 2025


Sunday, August 24 - Fishing has been really good for those out there the last few days. With two lake rollovers this last week, things went from warm to cold to warm again. Even the fish aren't sure where to go. They have been catching browns and pike off the piers here in Olcott, so things are a bit off balance for this time of the year. That isn't a typical thing in mid-August. Casting spoons like Little Cleos have been the ticket.

As far as trolling goes, it seems to be a long haul out to the 33 line and check out that Toronto skyline. Steelhead are biting like crazy out there. Salmon are a little more difficult to land right now. They are scattered and turning black. Kings are mostly between 15 and 24 pounds that we have seen and heard about. I may be wrong; there are those people who had the biggest fish in the lake, but they just couldn't get them in the boat. If it's not them, it''s the well, they weren't in the derby but their fish was 37 pounds. Then there are the "well, we thought our fish was 30 pounds on the boat, but the boat was rocking too much" people. It just makes me wonder why those people didn't weigh that same fish when they got to the dock. Those are the fish you don't see on the leaderboard, because they just don't make it.

Things are a little different inside and midwater. You're going to need a Fish Hawk, a Seeker or a good friend with one to find those down temps. They are there, so get out there and find those fish. Black and white colors have been HOT. Lots of UV tape. Fish are liking shiny things.

The Fish Odyssey is in it's 50th year and you use the Fish Chaos app to fish that one. There are several species of fish to get in that one and there is still plenty of time to sign up.

The fall LOC is on and runs until Labor Day. There is plenty of room to catch a big one and win some of that prize money. According to the guys this morning, a giant brown trout (about 6 feet across) was porpoising out of the harbor this morning. Don't ask me, I'm just reporting what I hear...agggh! Anyway, fishing is fine and go have a good time. Enjoy the rest of your summer!





MY LODGING PICKS OF THE WEEK!
LAKEVIEW COTTAGES
Fishing Niagara Bar or Wilson, stay at Wally & Chris's places. Affordable and clean! Houses on the lake

OLCOTT VACATION RENTALS
Reopened under new owners Sarah and Todd. Great people - 10 vacation stays next to the marina.







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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



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