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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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MAY 2026
LOC LEADERBOARD
SALMON SLAM & 1K A DAY
Friday, May 8th – Currently, fishing is as good as it can be.. It’s so good, people are cutting their vacation time short because they are catching so many fish. They are pulling rods “out” of the water because the triples and quads are just too much. There was a large catch of lakers caught last week, and it turned into a massive king bite. The cohos just started biting too. The only issue is the fish don’t have that big derby size everyone is searching for. There are a lot of anglers out here on the west end of the lake during May; right now the amount of fish being caught is insane. Time of day doesn’t matter because the kings are biting all over the place all day long. Most are done within 1 or 2 hours and heading to their favorite place to eat (or nap). Maybe it is the cold air temps, I’m not sure but I’ve never seen people complain that fishing is too good, until now. I've seen people go home because fishing was bad, but watching them go home because it is too good is well, just wow. Everything seems to be working. Everyone has their favorite bait. Black, green, gold, veggie colors seem to be the hottest. There are some using meat and flies, but it seems to be mostly spoons right now. The LOC is on until Mother’s Day , Sunday. The Wilson Harbor Invitational is May 16th and 17th. The Salmon Slam and 1K a Day derbies start tomorrow, May 9th. Check them out and enter
WILSON HARBOR INVITATIONAL - 1K A DAY AND SALMON SLAM
The Wilson Harbor Invitational is May 16th and 17th. Then it all works into the Niagara Pro
Am which is the first weekend in June. I'll be posting much more after this big derby weekend. 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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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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