State Barge Canal fishing

State Barge Canal fishing: not stocked since August 2023. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie. Also recorded: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, and 8 more. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Common Carp, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill.

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Last stocked
August 2023
Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
30
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+14 also recorded)
Average size
9 in
Elevation
369 ft

Fish at State Barge Canal

1 stocked · 14 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 30 plants · last August 2023

Last stocked August 2023 · avg 9 in · 30 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

How State Barge Canal is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

No plants recorded in 2021 and 2022.

Fish stocked in 2011

3,300

Fish stocked in 2012

3,200

Fish stocked in 2013

3,200

Fish stocked in 2014

2,200

Fish stocked in 2015

6,200

Fish stocked in 2016

1,000

Fish stocked in 2017

2,200

Fish stocked in 2018

1,200

Fish stocked in 2019

4,400

Fish stocked in 2020

2,200

Fish stocked in 2023

2,200

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
August 2023Tiger Muskie1,0009 inreport
August 2023Tiger Muskie1,2009 inreport
September 2020Tiger Muskie1,0009.8 inreport
September 2020Tiger Muskie1,2009.8 inreport
September 2019Tiger Muskie1,0008.5 inreport
September 2019Tiger Muskie1,2008.5 inreport
August 2019Tiger Muskie1,00012.2 inreport
August 2019Tiger Muskie1,2007.9 inreport
September 2018Tiger Muskie1,2009.5 inreport
September 2017Tiger Muskie1,0009.5 inreport
September 2017Tiger Muskie1,2009.5 inreport
September 2016Tiger Muskie1,000–report
September 2015Tiger Muskie1,0009.3 inreport
September 2015Tiger Muskie1,2009.3 inreport
August 2015Tiger Muskie2,0007 inreport
August 2015Tiger Muskie2,0007.1 inreport
September 2014Tiger Muskie1,0008.2 inreport
September 2014Tiger Muskie1,2008.2 inreport
September 2013Tiger Muskie1,00010.1 inreport
September 2013Tiger Muskie1,20010.1 inreport
August 2013Tiger Muskie5008.5 inreport
August 2013Tiger Muskie5008.5 inreport
September 2012Tiger Muskie1,00010.4 inreport
September 2012Tiger Muskie1,20010.4 inreport
August 2012Tiger Muskie5007.75 inreport
August 2012Tiger Muskie5007.75 inreport
September 2011Tiger Muskie60010.4 inreport
September 2011Tiger Muskie70010.4 inreport
August 2011Tiger Muskie1,0007.8 inreport
August 2011Tiger Muskie1,0007.8 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Frankfort

This point is northwest of Frankfort. The nearest public launch is the hard-surface ramp at Frankfort Marina, about 3 km away; Ilion Marina and a DEC hand launch at Mohawk are a few km farther east. DEC credits the canal's shore and boating access for its popular fishery.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

Nearest lakes

Moyer Creek 1.9 mi last stocked April 2017 Steele Creek 3.9 mi last stocked April 2021 Fulmer Creek 5.4 mi last stocked April 2023 West Canada Creek 7.3 mi last stocked May 2025 Sauquoit Creek 9.7 mi last stocked April 2025

Common questions

What fish are at State Barge Canal?

Fishing State Barge Canal usually means Tiger Muskie. All 30 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 2023, averaging 9 in. Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, and Northern Pike, plus 10 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is State Barge Canal stocked?

Not stocked since August 2023. No plants recorded in 2021 and 2022.

How big are the fish stocked at State Barge Canal?

Tiger Muskie stocked at State Barge Canal average 9 in.

How do you get on State Barge Canal?

The nearest town is Frankfort. This point is northwest of Frankfort. The nearest public launch is the hard-surface ramp at Frankfort Marina, about 3 km away; Ilion Marina and a DEC hand launch at Mohawk are a few km farther east. DEC credits the canal's shore and boating access for its popular fishery.

Which lakes near State Barge Canal were stocked more recently?

West Canada Creek (7.3 mi) and Sauquoit Creek (9.7 mi) were stocked more recently.

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