Notice

08/14/2025 08:16 PM

Notice to Mariners

Champlain Canal – Fort Edward to Smith’s Basin

August 14, 2025

 

Mariners are advised that Champlain Canal Lock C-7 in Fort Edward to Lock C-9 in Smith’s Basin that was announced closed in a previous Notice to Mariners will reopen to navigation beginning tomorrow, August 15, 2025. In an effort to conserve water on the summit, the NYSCC will implement the following locking schedule for recreational vessels:

 

• Lock C-9 will pass southbound traffic at 10AM, daily.  
• Lock C-7 will pass northbound traffic at 2PM, daily.
• Lock C-8 will pass traffic as it arrives from C-7 or C-9. 

 

In both directions, Boaters will be expected to group together into the lock and proceed through the summit as a flotilla, proceeding into the next lock as a group.  Boaters are encouraged to communicate with Lock staff as they are approaching these locks.

 

The Canal Corporation appreciates everyone’s patience during this time, as we continue water conservation efforts during this dry time. 

 

Charts showing the affected area can be found at:

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