The Mohawk River stretches 149 miles through New York State, flowing eastward from its origin at the confluence of the West Branch and East Branch Mohawk River in north-central Oneida County until it enters the Hudson River in Cohoes, NY. As the longest tributary of the Hudson River, the Mohawk River and adjoining Erie (Barge) Canal is a highly modified, complex system east of Rome, featuring five permanent dams, nine seasonal/moveable dams, and five active hydropower plants. This waterway provides a diverse fishery that transitions from cold-water species in its upper reaches to a productive warmwater fishery throughout most of its length. With depths reaching 45-47 feet in some locations, the river offers varied fishing environments from shallow runs to deep pools, making it a premier fishing destination in upstate New York.