Congden's Cove Marina

06/01/2026

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Oneida Lake

June 1, 2026





Mariners are advised that all buoys on Oneida Lake have been placed except for Buoy G109, G117 and G129. Cabinet Tower G113, G125 and R130 also need to be installed.

These buoys and towers are expected to be placed by the end of the day on Wednesday, June 3rd.

Boaters should use caution in these areas.

A chart covering the affected area can be found at:

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05/31/2026

Notice to Mariners

Western Erie and Cayuga-Seneca Canals

May 31, 2026



Mariners are advised that Erie Canal Lock E-24 in Baldwinsville, Lock E-25 in Mays Point and Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS-1 in Cayuga that were announced as closed in a previous Notice to Mariners will reopen for navigation today at 8:00 am.

Boaters should proceed with caution at a "No-Wake" speed of no more than 5mph when traversing these areas, due to higher water levels than normal.

05/30/2026

Notice to Mariners

Oswego Canal

May 30, 2026



Mariners are advised that the entire Oswego Canal that was announced as closed in a previous Notice to Mariners will reopen for navigation today at 8:00 am.

05/26/2026

Notice to Mariners

Erie Cayuga Seneca and Oswego Canals

May 25, 2026



Mariners are advised that Erie Canal Locks E-24 in Baldwinsville, Lock E-25 in Mays Point, Lock CS-1 in Cayuga and the entire Oswego Canal will close immediately due to high water levels and dangerous currents from recent heavy rainfall. Updates will follow.

05/23/2026

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05/23/2026

Notice to Mariners

Oswego Canal

May 23, 2026



The New York Canal Corporation has been informed by Brookfield Power that the installation of hazard buoys at their power generation facility dams has been delayed at the following locations.

Oswego Canal Lock O-2 in Fulton.
Oswego Canal Lock O-3 in Fulton
Oswego Canal Lock O-5 in Minetto.
Oswego Canal Lock O-7 in Oswego.


Boaters should avoid approaching dams and hydro facilities in these areas and remain in navigation channels when approaching locks until further notice. Please contact Brookfield Power for further information.

Updates will follow.

Charts showing the affected areas can be found at:

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05/22/2026

Notice to Mariners

Cayuga/Seneca Canal – Waterloo

May 22, 2026



Mariners are advised of a fireworks display just west of Cayuga/Seneca Canal Lock CS-4 in Waterloo over the Cayuga/Seneca Canal on Saturday, May 23rd, at dusk, with a rain date of Sunday, May 24th. The area will be closed to vessel traffic during the show. A 100-yard security zone will be in effect around the fireworks staging area during the event.

Law enforcement will be present to monitor boat traffic.

A chart showing the affected area can be found at:

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The Canal

05/21/2026

Notice to Mariners

New York State Canal System Update

May 21, 2026



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



Erie Canal Lock E-24 in Baldwinsville, Lock E-25 in Mays Point, and Cayuga Seneca Canal Lock CS-1 in Cayuga that were announced as closed in a previous Notice to Mariners will open for navigation on Friday, May 22nd at 8:00 am.

05/13/2026

Notice to Mariners

New York State Canal System Update

May 13, 2026



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



All portions of the New York State Canal system are scheduled to open for navigation on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:00 am, except for Locks E-24 (Baldwinsville), E-25 (Mays Point), and CS-1 (Cayuga).



Mariners are advised that the Erie Canal between Lock E-24 in Baldwinsville and Lock E-25 in Mays Point, and Cayuga-Seneca Canal between the Erie Canal and Lock CS-1 in Cayuga are experiencing high water and navigation aids have not been placed. These sections of the Canal system will open once the water levels recede and buoys are placed.



The following locations on the Champlain Canal will have buoys placed during the week of May 18, 2026:



Champlain Canal

Fort Edward Yacht Basin – Approach channel
Lock C-11 in Comstock – Warning buoys and dam barrier


Spar buoys are currently in place on Onedia Lake. Navigational buoys will be placed as soon as maintenance crews are able to navigate through the system.



The boat barrier at the Court Street Dam, on the Genesee River, is currently not in place. It will be placed as flows recede enabling the hydro operator to install it.



Boaters navigating the Canal system should be aware of floating debris generated by recent rainfall and proceed with caution, at a "No Wake" speed as some debris may be hard to see.

04/29/2026

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