Olcott, Newfane Marina Rocks!!

[John Kelley]

Olcott, Newfane Marina Rocks!!

I just cannot say enough good things about the Newfane Marina in Olcott.  I have never been to a Marina that is handled so well.  I arrived on Friday evening, and knowing I would probably be leaving in the mornings, before there was anyone in the office, I decided to pay for Friday-Sunday boat launching all at once.  There was a nice price drop to $18 for 3 days @ a pop!  The second thing I loved is how they cater to the fishermen, with placing pallets with plywood over the sunken sections of dock,  so the fishermen can get to the floating dock without getting wet.  Then there is the Ice, gas, and coffee right there at the ramp in the morning.  How convenient is that??  Then, as if all of that were not good enough, when I came back in Friday night, well after pitch black, I motor into a boat ramp that is lit up like a high school football field on a Friday night.  Amazing, I could actually see what I was doing while I loaded my boat, for a change.  Just when I thought I could not love a marina more, I finally used the restroom there on Sunday afternoon, right before leaving, and noticed that not only is the place kept clean, it is also air conditioned!!  Finally, there is a fish cleaning station right there.  What more does a guy need????  My new very favorite boat ramp/marina on Lake Ontario, make that on all of the Great Lakes, by far and away!!!!!   I wish every marina would take notes from these people!!

 

[wishinfishin]

Been there. It is very nice. Tackle shop with in walking distance and places to eat.

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[Decoy Hound]

It is the best marina I've ever used! It even has a shower in the restrooms for people that spend the weekend on their boat. And that raised concrete pad next to the fish cleaning station is for cleaning your coolers! Yes the greatest marina, couldn't agree more!

[fisherdude]

it is the best i seen on the lake . just have watch out for the drug people steeling your boat stuff was post on here a member left his boat there and came back to no kicker and gear . i know that goes for every where but been a lot of kickers been stolen in the area . and that is not the marina fault either .  

[Tall Tails]

10 minutes ago, fisherdude said:

it is the best i seen on the lake . just have watch out for the drug people steeling your boat stuff was post on here a member left his boat there and came back to no kicker and gear . i know that goes for every where but been a lot of kickers been stolen in the area . and that is not the marina fault either .  

 

That did not happen at the marina.  It happened at a local business.  Yes it is the best public marina on the Lake Period...  Every municipality should model there marina after this one.  Scott and crew are top notch.

[Legacy]

 
Yes it is the best public marina on the Lake Period...  Every municipality should model there marina after this one.  Scott and crew are top notch.

Agreed!

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[cabezon99]

Agree totally the launch is great, I am lucky to live within 10 minutes of it  

[Decoy Hound]

3 minutes ago, cabezon99 said:

Agree totally the launch is great, I am lucky to live within 10 minutes of it  

You lucky duck, I'm four hours away!

[Capt Vince Pierleoni]

The marina is top notch. The town definitely fully understands fishing tourism and appreciates it. To top it off, Newfane is a great town to live in. Town Supervisor Tim Horanburg and Marina director Scott Sheffler do a great job and seem to have found a crew down there that appreciate their jobs and like being around people.

[Missdemeanor]

 I havent had the boat there in 20 years.... We brought her back this year and I was a bit jealous of you guys. Great Marina Manager, Great docks, and Like Vince said the community sees the value in its fishery. I'm glad I came down this spring.

[kramer93]

I was there this past Saturday with a 19' Sylvan, drooling while looking at all the big water boats. Felt like I was on a jet ski. Awesome launch though. Parking was quick and easy, ramp drops off fairly quick so you don't have the whole truck in the water, and restrooms were spotless even on a Saturday afternoon. Well worth the $8 fee. I was expecting triple that for such a nice place. 

[John Greenlee]

Awesome marina! I launched alone there last year alone and the attendant ran out to give me a hand. I tried to give him a tip but he would not accept, said that was part of his job!

[Missdemeanor]

I pulled out of there this morning and made the 3hr run back to Rochester.... I will be back next spring for sure

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[gbill512]

What is the current condition of the launch?

Olcott webcam really doesn't show launch.

 

[John Kelley]

7 minutes ago, gbill512 said:

What is the current condition of the launch?

Olcott webcam really doesn't show launch.

 

It was in great shape last weekend.

 

[gbill512]

It was in great shape last weekend.
 

Thanks


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[Hacrwj]

Planning my first trip to Olcott, Sep 10-12.  Does the marina still have a good fish cleaning station?

[mr 580]

Even though this is an old post, the comments from 2017 are still good in 2020.  I launched from Olcott on Sunday 8/23 and found the people and launch to be top notch.  Shuttle service to trailer parking was awesome and fees were fair.  Cleaning station and cooler wash working fine.  If you had your own cleaning board you might want to use it.  The one board in the shack is at an odd angle.  I hadn’t been there in a few years and was not disappointed.  Thumbs up compared to some other ports.

[Hacrwj]

thanks...just booked a house walking distance to the launch.  Hopefully the weather will work in our favor

[Beagler]

I too am very impressed with the facilities there.  I have fished out of a dozen ports on Lake Erie and Ontario and it is hands down the best.

[FishingFool34]

22 hours ago, Hacrwj said:

thanks...just booked a house walking distance to the launch.  Hopefully the weather will work in our favor

There are a couple cottages literally right next to launch that come with slips included in the price on Airbnb. We stayed in one this spring and other than the docks not being in place because of COVID it was awesome. Those docks were not part of the marina they were private docks, everything in the marina was in a fully functional. Fishing was great too.

[Hacrwj]

Glad to hear this.  I just booked the 'Presley' house on Airbnb (host is Kerry).  She included 2 slips for us.  Looks like its only a few houses from the Marina.  I just hope the weather is good and the fish are still there!