Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:31 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 1.11 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 Mohawk River/Barge Canal
Updated 26 min agoSource: USGS station 01349000 — OTSQUAGO CREEK AT FORT PLAIN NY · 3.4 mi from Mohawk River/Barge Canal
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Mohawk River/Barge Canal (Launch 20)
| Location | Village of Mohawk, New York |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mohawk River/Barge Canal |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.015258, -75.012895 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Herkimer |
Mohawk River/Barge Canal (Launch 20) is a public boat launch providing access to Mohawk River/Barge Canal in Village of Mohawk, New York at coordinates 43.01526, -75.01290. Data published by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NY DEC).
Mohawk River/Barge Canal (Launch 20) is a public boat launch on Mohawk River/Barge Canal in Village of Mohawk, Herkimer 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: Hand Launch, managed by: DEC. 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 Village of Mohawk • public launch in Herkimer • fishing access on Mohawk River/Barge Canal • New York boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Hand Launch |
|---|---|
| Managed By | DEC |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mohawk River/Barge Canal (Launch 20)
Is Mohawk River/Barge Canal (Launch 20) free to use?
Yes, Mohawk River/Barge Canal (Launch 20) is a public boat launch with free access in Village of Mohawk, New York.
What water does Mohawk River/Barge Canal (Launch 20) access?
Mohawk River/Barge Canal (Launch 20) provides boat launch access to Mohawk River/Barge Canal in Village of Mohawk, New York.
How do I get to Mohawk River/Barge Canal (Launch 20)?
Mohawk River/Barge Canal (Launch 20) is located at coordinates 43.015258, -75.012895 in Village of Mohawk, 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 Mohawk River/Barge Canal (Launch 20) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.