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Western New York Outdoors
A Parks and Recreation Guide to locations for outdoor adventures in WNY.

Niagara River
Niagara County and Erie County, New York State, USA.

Description:

The Niagara River flows northerly from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario.  It is 35 miles long and the border between the USA (New York State) and Canada (Ontario Province).  It is probably most famous for the Niagara Falls and connector to the Erie Canal, but also for its history, international bridges, power plants, shipping, recreation and world class fishing. 

It is one of the best steelhead rivers anywhere, with plenty of trophy size lake trout and brown trout.  Salmon, walleye and muskie are available too.  Some popular shore fishing sites are at Joseph Davis State Park, Fort Niagara State Park, Lewiston Landing, Artpark State Park, NYPA Fishing Platform, Devil's Hole State Park, Whirlpool State Park, Griffon Park, Gratwick Riverside Park, Fisherman's Park, Niawanda Park, Isle View Park, Aqua Lane Park, Ontario Street Boat Launch, East River Marina, Lasalle Waterfront Park and Towpath Park.

This region is generally divided into four areas starting from the south and moving north:

• Upper River
  This is where the Peace Bridge connects us to our neighbors to the north in Canada from the City of Buffalo.  The Lake Erie Ice Boom is located here to prevent damage downstream to the power intakes.  Squaw Island is nearby and includes the Bird Island Pier, Broderick Park and International Railroad Bridge.  The Riverwalk provides public access and is a link between recreational areas along this boundary.

• Grand Island
  This area splits the Niagara into a west/east river including two state parks, Beaver Island and Buckhorn Island.  Other nearby islands are Strawberry, Motor and Navy.

• Niagara Falls
  A worldwide tourist attraction and spectacular natural wonder.  There are actually three waterfalls, the Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls at Niagara Reservation State Park.  The Niagara Gorge starts here and has the popular Maid of the Mist boat rides.  The Niagara Power Project, Rainbow bridge and Whirlpool are also in this area.

• Lower River
  This section is along the Robert Moses State Parkway.  The Lewiston boat launch, Artpark and historic old Fort Niagara are here.  Finally, the river feeds Lake Ontario at the Youngstown harbor.

Maps:

World Class Fishing Lower Niagara River anglers produce trophy size catches.	Muskee Fishing during the Fall angling season.

Images:  Click on a thumbnail pic to enlarge the image.

Peace Bridge Over the Niagara River near Lake Erie. Connecting the City of Buffalo, New York to Ontario, Canada.	Squaw Island The Birl Island Pier, Broderick Park and the Black Rock Canal north of the Peace Bridge.	Riverside Park Along Interstate 190 and the Tonawanda Channel. Strawberry Island on the Niagara River.
Grand Island The South Grand Island Bridge and marina on the I-190.	Isle View County Park and boat launch near Two Mile Creek.	Fisherman's Park North Tonawanda.
Gratwick Park Riverside Park boat launch off River Road in North Tonawanda.	Cayuga Island Jayne Park and Griffon Park near Lasalle Arterial.	Goat Island Niagara Reservation State Park, Horseshoe and American Falls.
The Whirlpool State Park, rapids and Robert Moses Parkway.	Devil's Hole State Park and rapids across the Niagara Glen.	Lewiston Boat launch north of Artpark.
Joseph Davis State Park Lower River Road.	Youngstown Fort Niagara State Park, harbor and Lake Ontario.

Other Related Sites:

Artpark
Erie County Parks - The Riverwalk.
Info Niagara
New York State Parks - Devil's Hole, Fort Niagara, Joseph Davis, Whirlpool.
Niagara Falls Live - Hotels and Attractions.
Niagara Parks Recreation Trail - Canada.
Niagara River - Wikipedia.
Niagara River Anglers
Niagara River Greenway Commission
Niagara River Iceboom Camera - From the NY power authority.
Niagara River Netcam - Youngstown harbor images.
NYS DEC - Upper river and Lower river regulations for fishing.
Old Fort Niagara
The Peace Bridge
Tourism Niagara - Canadian information site.
Whirlpool Jet Boats

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