Notice

04/29/2026 07:03 PM

Notice to Mariners 

Champlain Canal: Locks C-1 through C-4

April 29, 2026 

 

The New York State Canal Corporation today announced the following update:

Champlain Canal Scheduled Lockings and Double Draining

Lock C-1 in Waterford, Lock C-2 in Halfmoon, Lock C-3 in Mechanicville, and Lock C-4 in Stillwater will pass recreational vessels three times daily.  Lock C-1 will pass northbound traffic and Lock C-4 will pass southbound traffic daily at 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 2:00 pm. Locks C-2 and C-3 will pass traffic when the vessels arrive from Locks C-1 or C-4.

Additionally, these locks will operate on a "double draining" procedure.  Each lock will be maintained in full condition and emptied twice during locking operations.  For northbound traffic, the locks will be drained twice before traffic enters the lock chamber.  For southbound traffic, the lock will be emptied and refilled once before the vessels are admitted into the lock for southbound passage.  The second draining will occur with the vessels in the lock.

Vessels will not be permitted to moor overnight at the Lock C-1 and Lock C-4 approach walls.

The procedures at these locks have been implemented in accordance with the Canal Corporation and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) joint Rapid Response Plan enacted in 2022 to mitigate the spread of the round goby, an aquatic invasive species. This schedule is subject to change and boaters should stay tuned to future Notices to Mariners for changes.

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, 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.