Safety Zone; Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago, IL
Published Date: 2/6/2026
Rule
Summary
From February 7 to 22, 2026, the Coast Guard will block off a 2-mile stretch of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal for electric fish barrier testing. Boats can’t enter or anchor there during certain morning and afternoon hours unless they get special permission. This keeps everyone safe while the testing happens, so plan your trips accordingly!
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Two‑Mile Canal Closure for Fish Barrier Tests
If you operate a boat on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, a 2‑mile section from Mile Marker 295.5 to Mile Marker 297.5 will be closed for electric fish barrier testing from February 7 through February 22, 2026. The closure is enforced each day from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and you may not enter, transit, or anchor there unless you get permission from the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative.
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