Niagara River
The Niagara carries Lake Erie north along the New York-Ontario border from Buffalo, over Niagara Falls, then through a deep gorge with whirlpool rapids past Lewiston to Lake Ontario.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Niagara River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 36 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Lake Erie at Buffalo, New York |
| Mouth | Lake Ontario at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario |
| State | New York |
The International Control Dam regulates flow for the Robert Moses and Sir Adam Beck power plants.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Niagara River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Niagara River (Wikipedia) ↗