Map/Directions

Conneaut Public Dock, Conneaut, Oh Something Catchy Charters/The Liars Den Walnut Creek Access, Fairview, Pa

Directions to Olcott From I-90

From Interstate 90:

Follow 90 to Buffalo past first set of toll booths.

Get off on (watch this it is tricky) 290 west.

Take 290 west to 990 north.

Take 990 north until it ends and you will be on route 263 (Millersport highway). You will see exits off of the 290 and 990 for 263 or Millersport Highway, but do not take them (unless of course you want to drive 30 miles through Buffalo traffic). Stay on 990 until it comes to an end.

Turn left (north) on 263.

Take that to route 78 (Transit Road) turn left (north).

You will stay on route 78 until it comes to an end right in Olcott on route 18. You will then turn left, go over the bridge, make your first right, and then another right, and you will be in the harbor.

While on Transit road between 263 and Olcott is the town of Lockport. You will have to pay attention to the signs to stay on transit road (78) but it isn’t too difficult. While going through Lockport, there are several shopping centers, restaurants, a Subway, etc. You will need to stop here for supplies. Once you travel north of Lockport, there is virtually nothing in the way of grocery stores, places to get beer, gas stations, etc. There are no early diners for breakfast, no place to get coffee or a doughnut, when I say nothing, I mean it! Damn strange to have a town that makes most of it’s income from fishing tourism that doesn’t have these amenities to cater to fishermen but I swear it is true. You will want to get your New York fishing license upon arrival in Olcott, or at a Walmart along the way. The Walmart might be a better bet.

Get sandwiches, beverages, and anything you need on the way, or bring them with you. There is a full kitchen in the house, plus an outside grill. Everything is at your disposal. There is a nice tavern in the harbor that has really good food for an evening meal. It sits right on the harbor and has a nice view. Other than that, forget going out to dinner unless you want to drive 20 miles.

PENNSYLVANIA and OHIO WATERS of Lake Erie and the New York waters of Lake Ontario

Call Captain Brian Mills: 814-490-9677

All charters:

We fish the Pennsylvania and Ohio waters of Lake Erie and new for 2008, the New York waters of Lake Ontario. In Ohio, we meet our clients at the public dock in Conneaut. In Pennsylvania, we launch out of Walnut Creek Access area in Fairview. Olcott New York is our port of call for Lake Ontario salmon and steelhead action.

Directions to Conneaut Public Dock from Interstate 90:

Take exit 241 (route 7) north to route 20. Turn right onto 20 (east), go to next light (Broad Street) and turn left (north). Take Broad Street north until it heads downhill into the harbor. At the bottom of the hill, turn left into the public dock area.

Directions to Walnut Creek Access from Interstate 90:

Get off on exit 16 (route 98). Go north to route 5. Turn right on route 5 (east). Take 5 to the next light and turn left onto Dutch Road. Follow Dutch Road and make your first left after you cross the bridge over Walnut Creek into the Access area. You can map quest Walnut Creek Boat Launch at 241 Manchester Road, Fairview, Pa 16415.

Generally, Something Catchy leaves the dock at 6:00am. On full day (8 hour) trips we return to the dock about 2:00pm. On 6 hour trips we arrive at the dock about 12:00pm. Additional time on the water can be negotiated during the trip. Clients can also dictate departing time (which also changes arrival time). You are the customer. Something Catchy will schedule the trip to cater to your needs. We understand that often, significant travel time is required, so we are flexible on the schedule. Just contact us to make other arrangements. We will also schedule evening charters upon request. Evenings begin at 3:00 and end at 7:00pm. If we get in earlier, we can leave earlier and extend the trip a little.