b'in the spotlightAmos LakeA mos Lake is a 113-acre natural lake that is located in Preston. During colonial times, a small masonry dam was built on the southern end of the lake that raised the water level by two feet. Thelakehassomeresidentialdevelopment along its shores but there is still plenty of wooded and open land surrounding its shoreline.This small lake is a nice spot for all boaters to enjoy! It offers water skiing, fishing, canoeing, kaya-king and paddle boarding opportunities. User groupsthe launching ramp area. All boaters should use the can choose to mingle or go there at specific times toramp for launching and retrieval only and clear the enjoy a different lake experience.area as soon as possible.People using canoes, Amos Lake offers great fishing opportunities. Inkayaks and SUPs should not leave their boats on the spring and fall, it is stocked with catchable sizethe ramp in a manner that prevents others from brown and rainbow trout. Largemouth bass, chainusing the ramp.pickerel, sunfish, brown bullhead and American eel To maximize the parking area, please park car/can also be caught here.There are a number oftrailer combinations as straight as possible. If boat-fishing tournaments held on the lake and this maying with friends in a group, please double up singleto wear life jackets at all times. Before heading out occasionally limit the number of available parkingcars in a parking spot designed for car/trailers. Thischeck to ensure that you have all the required safety spaces at the state boat launch. To avoid encoun- will keep more parking spots available for those whoequipment and it is in working order.These simple tering a fishing tournament check the Schedule ofcan only park in car/trailer spots. courtesies and tips will help make sure that you and Fishing Tournamentsbeforeheadingout-https://The Amos Lake state boat launch is locatedeveryone else will have a great boating experience. portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Fishing/General-Information/ at 158 Preston Plains Road, Preston.It sports aWe hope that you will enjoy your trip to Amos Lake. Fishing-Tournaments . concrete plank ramp and parking spaces for 25 car/Amos Lake Boating Regulations: 8 MPH Because this lake can appeal to many differenttrailer combinations. Although there are no vessellimit; no water-skiing except for period June 15 users groups and to ensure everyones enjoymentrestrictions, there are specific use regulations thatto first Sunday after Labor Day, when speeds in weaskthateveryonepracticethesecourtesiesapply on Amos Lake. Please keep these in mindexcess of 8 MPH and water-skiing are permitted while using the launch ramp.If you are traileringwhen deciding when or how you would like to enjoybetween 11 am and 6 pm.a boat, please prep for launching and travel awaytime on the water.Anyone seeking a quiet boatingUseful links: Boat Launch- https://portal.from the ramp area. Car top boaters should haveexperience should go there when water skiing isct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Boat-Launches/Amos-Lake-minimal tie downs attached to the boat when at thenot allowed.Boat-Launch ramp. Please untie and secure your boat away from Boating is serious fun! We encourage everyone Thames RiverH ave a boat? Great!No boat?Not a prob-lem here!Take your own boat or enjoy the sights from the Thames River Water Taxi!The Thames River is rich with history and nat-ural scenery and should not be overlooked.There are two state boat launches, three lighthouses, Revolutionary War era historic sites, a waterfront heritage park, the worlds first nuclear powered submarine and so much more.Transient moor-ings are available by City Pier in New LondonBoat launch - https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/so boaters can take a walk or a short car ride toBoating/Boat-Launches/Thames-River-Boat-parks,casinos,museums,andnumerousNewLaunch London restaurants. Fort Trumbull & Fort Griswold - https://With so many options along the Thames River,portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Education/Historical-Parks-youwillneedthefollowinglinkstoplanyourand-Museums Thames River adventure! Submarine Museum - https://www.USEFUL LINKS: WaterTaxi- https://www. ussnautilus.org/ thamesriverheritagepark.org/water-taxi/ 2021 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE15'