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Bill Hilts, Jr.: New York’s Erie Canal System is a fishing secret

Bill Hilts, Jr., writes that If you are looking for a place to go fishing, from the shore, in a small boat, or in a kayak/canoe, turn to the Erie Canal to get started in New York. (Photo courtesy of Bill Hilts, Jr.)

In 2025, the Erie Canal will be celebrating a milestone of historic significance. It will be the 200th Anniversary of the continuous operation of “Clinton’s Ditch,” a manmade marvel in its day that focused initially on commercial transportation operations.
It has become a different kind of outdoor wonder today.  The Erie Canal is now a recreational byway that transects New York State from Buffalo to Albany for 363 miles, with a special attention on historical tourism, boating, and, yes, even fishing. 

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