b'LOCAL REGULATIONS, BOAT LAUNCHES & PUMPOUT INFORMATIONLocal Regulations and allowed. on an inland body of water, a person may (1) Public Boat LaunchesRespect local and state regulations andin the case of an outboard motor, remove theFloating docks, where provided, will beordinances regarding vessel speeds and safetypropeller from the boats engine and incline the installed no later than April 15 and the removalrequirements. engine out of the water so that the absence process will begin no earlier than November 15, Vehicle speed in boat launches is 10MPH. of the propeller is clearly visible, or (2) in the weather conditions and water levels permitting.Unless posted; parking spaces are for carcase of an inboard motor, remove the propellerUnless otherwise noted, the boat launchesw/trailers, or cars but only if single car spacesfrom the boats engine and incline or trim the are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.are full. Groups should park multiple cars inengine to an upright position. This section shall Boat launch photos and additional information istrailered spaces. not be construed to allow vessels with the available at www.ct.gov/deep/boatlaunchesOperating powerboats on water bodiesgasoline-powered engines on bodies of waterWhen a state boat launch parking lotwith horsepower restrictions: to comply withwhere such engines are not allowed. (Sec. is full, the launch is closed and the additionalthe requirements of any statute, regulation or15-136a. Compliance with certain engine size launching/retrieval of vessels may not beordinance restricting the horsepower or size ofrequirements.)the engine on any vessel while being operated Most state boat launches are not plowed.TRAILEREDCAR TOP/HC ACCESSIBLENOTE:SEASONAL WEEKENDNO ALCOHOLICSTATE PARKCONDITIONS MAY LIMITAND HOLIDAY PARKINGBEVERAGESNOTE:LAUNCH OPEN ONLY LAUNCH CARRY-IN ACCESSACCESSIBILITY FEE MAY BE CHARGED ALLOWED DURING PARK HOURSEntries without launch symbols mayPUMPOUT LANDPUMPOUT FACILITIES FOR INDICATES CLEAN VESSELnot have public access. BASED FACILITY BOAT TRANSIENT BOATERSACT FUNDEDANDOVER Morey Pond - 44.8 acres skiing except for period Jun 15 toBOLTON(Ashford, Union) first Sun. after Labor Day, when A1- Bishops Swamp RegulationsSee # U4- Union speeds in excess of 8 mph andB7- Bolton Lake, Lower -175 acres53 acres water skiing are permitted between1025 Boston Turnpike, BoltonUse of internal combustion enginesBARKHAMSTED 11 am and 6 pm Regulations: Motors limited to 6 hp.prohibited. B1- Lake McDonough (Compen- Parking: 15 spaces Parking: 30 spacesANSONIA sating Reservoir) - 391 acres Launch is owned and operated by A2- Colony Pond Regulationsthe Metropolitan District CommissionBETHELCity permit required; contact theand open the third Sat in Apr throughBOZRAHtown clerk. Open from dawn toLabor Day. Launching allowed onlyHuntington State Park Pond Gardner Lakedusk. Non-motorized vessels only,at the boathouse. Fee applies, for(Redding, Bethel) (Salem, Montville, Bozrah)except for persons with qualifyingdetails seeSee # R1 Redding See # S1- Salemdisabilities. Life jackets must be wornwww.themdc.org/recreation-areas at all times. Vessel must displayParking: 50 spacestown-issued permit stickers. BETHLEHEM BRANFORDB4- Long Meadow LakeB8- Branford RiverASHFORD B2- West Hill Pond - 261 acresRegulations - 120 acres 38 Goodsell Point Road, Branford A3- Ashford Lake - 50.8 acres Perkins Road, Barkhamsted 15 mph limit. Internal combustionLaunch: Crowded on weekends, Public Access: none Launch: Lake drawn down afterengines prohibited. steep ramp.Regulations: 10 mph limit, no waterLabor Day. Regulations: Stony Creek, 6 mph skiing, no motors 8:30 pm to 8:00 amRegulations: 8 hp limit from Me- BLOOMFIELD in the established channel from morial Day through Sep 15; 6 mphthe reef extension of Linden Point Halls Pond - 81.5 acres between sunset and sunrise; 15B5- Barber Pond Regulationsnorthward. Branford Harbor, Slow- (Ashford, Eastford) mph maximum during daytime. No9 acresNo-Wake in all waters north of the See # E18- Eastford water skiing. Manually propelled vessels permit- line from Indian Neck Point to Lov-Parking: 20 spaces ted, May 16 to Oct 31. Use of allers Island. All tidal marshes, marsh motors prohibited. channels and estuaries, Slow-No-A4- Lake Chaffee RegulationsB6- Bloomfield Town Park PondsWake. All shores, 6 mph within 100 yards of any shore. 33 acres BERLIN Regulations -10 acres Parking: 50 spaces.10 mph limit, no water skiing, noNo boating during closed park motors 8:30 pm to 8 am. B3- Silver Lake - 146 acres hours.282 Norton Lane, BerlinRegulations: 8 mph limit, no water 2020 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE37'