Good news for early-season boaters and anglers: Erie Canal Lock E-23 in Brewerton will begin limited operations from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily starting Friday, May 1, 2026, to support the Walleye and Northern Pike fishing season. Beginning Friday, May 15, the lock will transition to full operating hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Conditions permitting, the entire New York State Canal System is also scheduled to open for the navigation season on May 15.