OCTOBER 2026
Saturday, October 2 – A good amount of rain pushed in today to bring those fish in. They also released water from the Erie Canal yesterday, so that flow should be doing its thing. The humidity here has been crazy. It’s still tee shirt weather and it’s October. Fishing has been great in most areas, but this rain should make the piers and creeks a lot more exciting. Burt Dam/Fishermen’s Park has salmon, browns, and steelhead right now. It has mostly been browns. Egg sacs, jigs, beads hot at the dam. J13’s, casting spoons, spinners off the piers. People have started using skein more now. Everything has been earlier than usual, so let’s hope you all have a great time fishing.
Thursday, September 24 – Fishing is incredible right now. Everything is happening about a month earlier than it should be. Fishing inside water and just in front of the harbor is fantastic if you are in a boat. Piers are lit up big time. Browns and kings jumping all over. Haven’t heard about the creek and harbor yet, but they must be there. The dam is loaded with browns right now, and some kings made their way down. It’s all sooner than we expected here, but the fish are there big time. One of the guys said the night bite off the piers isn’t as good as the sunrise-to-sunset bite. Whatever, they are biting, and fishing is great. Don the usuals- J13s are the hottest ticket off the piers currently. Cleos and Moonshines, Rat-L-Traps, crankbaits and spinners are all working. The dam is mostly beads and egg sacs right now. Whatever you are fishing with, it’s probably going 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
Great people with several great places to stay! Perfect for anyone and right next to the marina.
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Bill Hilts Fishfinder
