NYPA Fishing Pier at Robert Moses Dam to Close Temporarily Monday, August 16

For Immediate Release: 08/13/21

Contact: Lou Paonessa | Louis.Paonessa@nypa.gov | (716) 286-6651

LEWISTON — The fishing pier at the base of the New York Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant will be closed for maintenance work on Monday, August 16 and will re-open on Tuesday, August 17.

The fishing piers near the Upper Mountain Fire Company at the Lewiston Reservoir and at the water intakes along the upper Niagara River will remain open August 16.

NYPA fishing facilities are open daily from dawn to dusk on a seasonal basis and are admission free.  Users should maintain adequate social distancing and follow New York State recommendations regarding use of masks.

At the Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, parking is available near the pier and at the top of the hill next to the road that provides access to the pier. 

For information on the fishing pier, call (716) 286-6662.

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