Canal Section Closure: Champlain Canal - Fort Edward to Smith's Basin

08/10/2025 01:11 PM

Notice to Mariners

Champlain Canal – Fort Edward to Smith’s Basin

August 10, 2025

 

Mariners are advised that Champlain Canal Lock C-7 in Fort Edward to Lock C-9 in Smith’s Basin is closed to navigation until further notice due to low water levels. Updates will follow.

Boaters should plan their itineraries accordingly.

Charts showing the affected area can be found at:

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The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on FacebookInstagramTwitter, or LinkedIn.

To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.