Herkimer County · canal
State Barge Canal
Stocked 2× since 2023 · NYSDEC
State Barge Canal is a canal in Herkimer County, New York, stocked with Tiger Muskellunge — most recently on Aug 1, 2023. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
79°
64°
8 mph
29%
Fri
Mostly clear
84°
62°
11 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
87°
64°
7 mph
29%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Aug 1 | Tiger Muskellunge | 1,000 | 9" | |
| Aug 1 | Tiger Muskellunge | 1,200 | 9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Pratt Creek0.1 mi
- Bridenbecker Creek1.0 mi
- Sterling Creek1.3 mi
- Moyer Creek1.9 mi
- Burch Creek2.4 mi
- Knapp Brook2.9 mi
- Steele Creek3.9 mi
- Ferguson Creek3.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
State Barge Canal fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in State Barge Canal?+
State Barge Canal is stocked with Tiger Muskellunge in Herkimer County, New York, most recently on Aug 1, 2023 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish State Barge Canal?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is State Barge Canal?+
State Barge Canal is a canal in Herkimer County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Aug 1, 2023 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.