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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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TOURNAMENT CALENDAR
Welcome to our all in one site for all your fishing, boating, weather and event needs for Western Lake Ontario and the surrounding areas.
AUGUST 2025
Friday, August 8, For the rest of the lake season, reports should be more frequent as it is August and fishing has really picked up here on the west end. Salmon are biting and there is a lot going on next week. Yesterday’s reports were all very good. It’s been a solid meat bite on the bigger kings. Plenty of spoons are in play as also. With the lake rollover the fish are quite active. Supposedly in 120 to 170 feet of water there is some good action. Midwater sounds like a great place to stop and take a look before you head out to 400 to 500 fow. There are fish biting in plenty of places. It is going to be another hot one today with a little south breeze. Salmon, steelhead, browns are all biting out here big time, so it's time to change the fishometer again. It depends on who's fishing report you read to get it all accurate, but by the time you read one, things could change. I try to keep it up to date to make your trip to our happy end of the lake a good one. I'm on it and hopefully can give you consistent updates. Next week there is a 5 fishing tournament hit and it is going to be crazy because the fishing is good. I hope the scales can handle all the fish that should be coming in. There is a lot of cash up for grabs to some lucky anglers. Have a good day.
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.
Bill Hilts Fishfinder
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