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Mohawk River Carry-in Access near Niskayuna

Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · on Mohawk River · near Niskayuna · New York

Invasive species

NYS DEC records zebra mussels (latest 2017), brittle naiad (latest 2020), curly-leaf pondweed (latest 2017), Eurasian watermilfoil (latest 2020), European frog-bit (latest 2025) and water chestnut (latest 2025) in the water at this launch. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

NYS DEC · checked October 18, 2026

Status not reported No closure has been posted for this launch, but its agency does not publish open or closed status. Check with the managing agency before you tow.

At the launch

Type
Carry-in (canoe and kayak)
Car parking
12
Managed by
Local government
Website
dec.ny.gov
Coordinates
42.82466, -73.85749

Directions (Google) Apple Maps

This launch has no official name in our sources; the name above describes where it is.

Conditions

Water level

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USGS gauge MOHAWK RIVER AT VISCHER FERRY DAM NY, 1.5 mi from this launch on Mohawk River: water level, a reading every 15 minutes. Readings and history at USGS.

On Mohawk River

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Community

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Nearby launches

Sources

Why it is listed as public: listed by New York State DEC Boat Launch Sites. Something wrong, or is this launch private? Send a correction; it goes to a person.