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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
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JANUARY 2026
Happy New Year to everyone! It’s been a wild ride here for quite some time for at the Boat Doctors and Tackle Barn. We have been through quite a bit this winter and had another major death in the family. That kind of set us back a bit on posting things, but we are here. Once again, things will be great here at our place as we are officially celebrating 30 years! What does that mean for our customers? Well, it means amazing sales and discounts all year this year! We have always been here reporting everything you will need for a visit to the area. Currently, there isn't a whole lot to say other than Fishermen's Park is where a few people have been going every day. The weather and the holidays have us slowed down on posting a lot of fishing info here. We have always advertised free of charge for all other businesses with links to all their info. If you are good to us, we are good to you. It’s the way we roll. We used to post for the Slippery Sinker, Creek Road, Narby’s, Captains Cove and others, but something was missing. We never posted for our own business! Well, that is about to change. I will have many links to lodging, restaurants and other shops for your convenience. Please bear with us as we are updating the website and other things in a huge way. There is no room for drama of any type, just fishing and boating. We are just here as we have always been, seven days a week from spring through fall. We will be offering huge discounts and selling hard to find items that you will definitely want. It has never been part of our nature to be open 7 days a week in the winter. We originally watched as the entire town boarded up the windows and just shut it down the day after Labor Day. That was how it rolled here. We would work other jobs for years, just to pay the bills. A few people ice fished over the years (when there was ice). We went several years with no ice, so it has turned into an oddity if it will be there or not. There are spots in Olcott harbor that are always dangerous when it freezes, so we do recommend Wilson for harbor fishing. Since we live right on the property where our tackle shop is; we are usually always available for bait and tackle. We are remodeling our home and are steps away from opening the door for you. It’s just in the winter, calling at 5 am to get a license isn’t a good idea. We also have a 24-hour bait machine that we stock continuously. We do have ice fishing supplies and some fantastic winter specials. We always have and always will sell bait here. We do have minnows and every other type of bait you’ll need all year long. Just keep smiling and checking our sites out as they are going to be filled with all the info you will need for your visit. Have a great year and an amazing day.
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.
Bill Hilts Fishfinder
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