Mohawk River/Barge Canal · Rotterdam, Schenectady County
Mohawk River/Barge Canal Kayak & Canoe Launch near Rotterdam is a kayak and canoe launch on Mohawk River/Barge Canal in Rotterdam, New York, with 8 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by Canal Corp..
Managed by Canal Corp. · Website
Notes: Access at end of breakwall below lock
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Also recorded:
| Fish | Record | Year | Caught in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carp | 50 lb 6 oz | 1995 | Tomhannock Reservoir, Rensselaer Co. |
| Brown Trout | 33 lb 2 oz | 1997 | Lake Ontario, Oswego Co. |
| Walleye | 18 lb 2 oz | 2018 | St. Lawrence River, St. Lawrence Co. |
| Smallmouth Bass | 9 lb | 2024 | St. Lawrence River, St. Lawrence Co. |
| Brown Bullhead | 7 lb 6 oz | 2009 | Lake Mahopac, Putnam Co. |
| Brook Trout | 6 lb 3 oz | 2025 | St. Regis Canoe Area, Franklin County |
| Yellow Perch | 3 lb 8 oz | 1982 | Lake Erie, Erie Co. |
| Bluegill | 2 lb 8 oz | 1992 | Kohlbach Pond, Broome Co. |
| Rock Bass | 2 lb | 2020 | Port Bay (Lake Ontario), Wayne Co. |
| Pumpkinseed | 1 lb 9 oz | 1994 | Indian Lake, Hamilton Co. |
From official New York record lists: source
Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.
🧼 Trailered boats must be inspected at a regional inspection station before launching on Lake George.
New York boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets
Links go to official New York agency pages.
All 28 ramps on Mohawk River/Barge Canal · All ramps in Schenectady County
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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from official New York agency records.