Niagara River (upper) · Grand Island, Erie County
Niagara River (upper) Kayak & Canoe Launch near Grand Island is a kayak and canoe launch on Niagara River (upper) in Grand Island, New York, with 15 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by New York State Parks.
Managed by New York State Parks · Website
Notes: Small grassy slope close to water.
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Also recorded:
| Fish | Record | Year | Caught in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge (musky) | 69 lb 15 oz | 1957 | St. Lawrence River, Jefferson Co. |
| Common Carp | 50 lb 6 oz | 1995 | Tomhannock Reservoir, Rensselaer Co. |
| Largemouth Bass | 12 lb 6 oz | 2024 | Cayuga Lake, Cayuga Co. |
| Smallmouth Bass | 9 lb | 2024 | St. Lawrence River, St. Lawrence Co. |
| Brown Bullhead | 7 lb 6 oz | 2009 | Lake Mahopac, Putnam Co. |
| Yellow Perch | 3 lb 8 oz | 1982 | Lake Erie, Erie Co. |
| White Perch | 3 lb 4 oz | 2025 | Cross River Reservoir, Westchester 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 14 ramps on Niagara River (upper) · All ramps in Erie County
New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.
Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from official New York agency records.