Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:54 PM)
- Water temp
- 80°F
- Water level
- 16.26 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Erie Canal
Updated 23 min agoSource: USGS station 04218700 — ERIE(BARGE)CANAL(W OF GENESEE R)AT ROCHESTER NY · 0.4 mi from Erie Canal
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Erie Canal (Launch 30)
| Location | City of Lockport, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Erie Canal |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.165263, -78.700741 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Niagara |
Erie Canal (Launch 30) is a public boat launch providing access to Erie Canal in City of Lockport, New York at coordinates 43.16526, -78.70074. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Erie Canal (Launch 30) is a public boat launch on Erie Canal in City of Lockport, Niagara County, New York. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Hard Surface Launch, managed by: Canal Corp.. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near City of Lockport • public launch in Niagara • fishing access on Erie Canal • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hard Surface Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | Canal Corp. |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Erie Canal (Launch 30)
Is Erie Canal (Launch 30) free to use?
Yes, Erie Canal (Launch 30) is a public boat launch with free access in City of Lockport, New York.
What water does Erie Canal (Launch 30) access?
Erie Canal (Launch 30) provides boat launch access to Erie Canal in City of Lockport, New York.
How do I get to Erie Canal (Launch 30)?
Erie Canal (Launch 30) is located at coordinates 43.165263, -78.700741 in City of Lockport, New York. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Erie Canal (Launch 30) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.