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Mohawk River
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 6 ft³/s
- Gage height 1.17 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge OTSQUAGO CREEK AT FORT PLAIN NY (1.9 mi away), as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01349000, as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 17 ft³/s over 52 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Green Sunfish, Rock Bass, Central Stoneroller and 10 more species.
13 fish species in 14 public records within 2 km of Mohawk River since 2000.
- 2 records · 2005
- 1 record · 2005
- 1 record · 2005
- Fantail Darter Etheostoma flabellare1 record · 2005
- Tessellated Darter Etheostoma olmstedi1 record · 2005
- Northern Hog Sucker Hypentelium nigricans1 record · 2005
- 1 record · 2005
- 1 record · 2005
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- Rosyface Shiner Notropis rubellus1 record · 2005
- Logperch Percina caprodes1 record · 2005
- Longnose Dace Rhinichthys cataractae1 record · 2005
- Creek Chub Semotilus atromaculatus1 record · 2005
- Fallfish Semotilus corporalis1 record · 2005
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Mohawk watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mohawk River?
- Mohawk River is a river in New York.
- Can you swim at Mohawk River?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Mohawk River rated?
- Mohawk River in New York has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 347 reviews.
- What amenities does Mohawk River have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Mohawk River include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
New York
New York None
🌊 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
- ›Wear life jackets when on the water
- ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
- ›Respect private property along riverbanks
Features & amenities
Amenities
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