Mohawk River/Barge Canal Water Level
Live gauge height for Mohawk River/Barge Canal, measured at USGS station OTSQUAGO CREEK AT FORT PLAIN NY (3.4 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Boat Ramps on Mohawk River/Barge Canal (42)
- Amsterdam Boat Ramp - DEC fishing access site — Town of Amsterdam, New York
- Little Falls Marina - Rotary Park — City of Little Falls, New York
- City of Little Falls, New York Boat Launch — City of Little Falls, New York
- Port Jackson Boat Launch — City of Amsterdam, New York
- Mohawk Valley Marine Inc. — Alplaus, New York
- Lock 7 Park — Town of Niskayuna, New York
- Arkell Museum — Village of Canajoharie, New York
- Frankfort Marina — Village of Frankfort, New York
- ILION: Village Of Ilion Marina — Village of Ilion, New York
- Town of Glenville, New York Boat Launch — Town of Glenville, New York
Mohawk River/Barge Canal Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Mohawk River/Barge Canal today?
The USGS gauge for Mohawk River/Barge Canal (OTSQUAGO CREEK AT FORT PLAIN NY) currently reads a gauge height of 1.15 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Mohawk River/Barge Canal high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Mohawk River/Barge Canal?
BoatLaunchMap lists 42 boat ramps on Mohawk River/Barge Canal, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 01349000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.