b'LOCAL REGULATIONS, BOAT LAUNCHES & PUMPOUT INFORMATIONLocal Regulations, Public Boat Launches,retrieval of vessels may not be allowed. on an inland body of water, a person may (1) and Pumpout InformationRespect 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 informationtrailered spaces. not be construed to allow vessels with the is available at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Operating powerboats on water bodiesgasoline-powered engines on bodies of water Boating/Boat-Launches/Boat-Launches-in- with horsepower restrictions. To comply withwhere such engines are not allowed. (Sec. Connecticut the requirements of any statute, regulation or15-136a. Compliance with certain engine sizeWhen a state boat launch parking lot is full,ordinance restricting the horsepower or size ofrequirements.)the launch is closed and the additional launching/ 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 LAUNCHACCESSIBILITY 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 Regulations: 8 mph limit, no water-BOLTON(Ashford, Union) skiing except for period Jun 15 to A1- Bishops Swamp RegulationsSee # U4- Union first Sun. after Labor Day, whenB7- Bolton Lake, Lower -175 acres53 acres speeds in excess of 8 mph and1025 Boston Turnpike, BoltonUse of internal combustion engineswaterskiing are permitted betweenRegulations: Motors limited to 6 hp.prohibited. BARKHAMSTED 11 am and 6 pm Parking: 30 spacesB1- Lake McDonough (Compen- Parking: 15 spacesANSONIA sating Reservoir) - 391 acres Launch is owned and operated by A2- Colony Pond Regulationsthe Metropolitan District CommissionBETHEL BOZRAHCity permit required; contact theand open the third Sat in Apr throughGardner Laketown clerk. Open from dawn toLabor Day. Launching allowed onlyHuntington State Park Pond (Salem, Montville, Bozrah)dusk. Non-motorized vessels only,at the boathouse. Fee applies, for(Redding, Bethel) See # S1- Salemexcept for persons with qualifyingdetails seeSee # R1 Reddingdisabilities. Life jackets must be wornwww.themdc.org/recreation-areas at all times. Vessel must displayParking: 50 spaces BRANFORDtown-issued permit stickers. BETHLEHEMB4- Long Meadow LakeB8- Branford RiverASHFORD Regulations - 120 acres 38 Goodsell Point Road, Branford B2- West Hill Pond - 261 acres15 mph limit. Internal combustionLaunch: Crowded on weekends, A3- Ashford Lake - 50.8 acres Perkins Road, Barkhamsted engines prohibited. steep ramp.Public Access: none Launch: Lake drawn down afterRegulations: Stony Creek, 6 mph Regulations: 10 mph limit, no water- Labor Day. in the established channel from skiing, no motors 8:30 pm to 8:00 amRegulations: 8 hp limit from Me- BLOOMFIELD the reef extension of Linden Point morial Day through Sep 15; 6 mphnorthward. Branford Harbor, Slow- Halls Pond - 81.5 acres between sunset and sunrise; 15B5- Barber Pond RegulationsNo-Wake in all waters north of the (Ashford, Eastford) mph maximum during daytime. No9 acresline from Indian Neck Point to Lov-See # E18- Eastford waterskiing. Manually propelled vessels permit- ers Island. All tidal marshes, marsh Parking: 20 spaces ted, May 16 to Oct 31. Use of allchannels and estuaries, Slow-No-motors prohibited. Wake. All shores, 6 mph within 100 A4- Lake Chaffee RegulationsB6- Bloomfield Town Park Pondsyards of any shore. 33 acres BERLIN Regulations -10 acres Parking: 50 spaces.10 mph limit, no waterskiing, noNo boating during closed park motors 8:30 pm to 8 am. B3- Silver Lake - 146 acres hours.282 Norton Lane, Berlin2022 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE47'