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Coastal Boat Launches

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For other boat launches, see the 2021 CT Boaters Guide (https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Boating/Boating-and-Paddling) and the CT Coastal Access Guide (www.depdata.ct.gov/maps/coastalaccess/index.html). Call 860-424-3034 or e-mail coastal.access@ct.gov for questions or additional information.

Barn Island, Stonington

  • Parking: 60 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
  • Conditions: Large ramp with floating dock.
  • Use: Heavy use on weekends.
  • Access: I-95, Exit 91. South to N. Main Street to Rte. 1. Greenhaven Road to Palmer Neck Road, follow to end.

Bayberry Lane, Groton

  • Parking: 30 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
  • Conditions: Steep ramp, shallow at low tide.
  • Use: Heavy use on weekends.
  • Access: I-95, Exit 87. Rte. 349 becomes Shennecossett Road, left onto Bayberry Lane.

Branford River, Branford

  • Parking: 50 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
  • Conditions: Steep ramp, shallow at low tide.
  • Use: Low use.
  • Access: I-95, Exit 53. Rte. 142 left onto Stannard Avenue to Goodsell Point Road.

Connecticut River, Old Saybrook

  • Parking: 75 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, year round.
  • Conditions: Large ramp with floating dock.
  • Use: Heavy use on weekends.
  • Access: Exit 1 off Rte. 9 North. End of ramp turn right. Located under Baldwin Bridge, (I-95) off Ferry Road.

Dock Road, Waterford

  • Parking: 45 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
  • Conditions: Ramp is steep and narrow; Launching may be difficult during strong southwesterly winds.
  • Use: Moderate use on weekends.
  • Access: I-95, Exit 74. Rte. 213, south on Goshen Road, launch straight ahead.

Thames River (Kenneth E. Streeter Boat Launch), Groton

  • Parking: 25 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
  • Conditions: Launching may be difficult during strong northwesterly winds.
  • Use: Moderate use on weekends.
  • Access: I-95 North, Exit 85, bear right onto Bridge Street, next right onto Fairview Avenue, launch on left.

Thames River, New London

  • Parking: 50 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
  • Conditions: Good launching conditions.
  • Use: Moderate use on weekends.
  • Access: I-95 North, Exit 84, left onto Williams Street. Turn east onto State Pier Road, launch at end, under I-95, Goldstar Bridge.

East River, Guilford/Madison

  • Parking: 25 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
  • Conditions: Concrete planks.
  • Use: Moderate use on weekends.
  • Access: I-95, Exit 59. Located on east side of East River. Take Rte. 1 onto Neck Road and follow to end.

Four Mile River, South Lyme

  • Parking: 55 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
  • Conditions: Shallow launching area; low railroad bridge clearance.
  • Use: Low use.
  • Access: I-95, Exit 71. Rte. 156, east on Oakridge Drive, first right to launch area.

Great Island, Old Lyme

  • Parking: 35 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
  • Conditions: Shallow at low tide.
  • Use: Heavy use on weekends.
  • Access: I-95, Exit 70. Rte. 156 east, south to end of Smith Neck Road and Great Island Wildlife Area.

Housatonic River, Milford/Devon

  • Parking: 50 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
  • Conditions: Launching may be difficult due to swift river currents at times of abnormal tides or extreme flooding.
  • Use: Heavy use on weekends.
  • Access: Located on the east side of the Housatonic River under I-95 (Exit 34). Take Route 1 onto Naugatuck Ave. Access approx. 1 mile on the left/

Niantic River, Waterford

  • Parking: 100 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, year round.
  • Conditions: Large ramp with floating dock.
  • Use: Heavy use on weekends.
  • Access: I-95, Exit 74. ¼ mile northeast of
    Rte. 156 bridge across Niantic River.

Saugatuck River, Westport

  • Parking: 25 cars with trailers.
  • Toilets: Chemical, seasonal.
  • Conditions: Shallow launching conditions at low tide.
  • Use: Moderate use on weekends.
  • Access: I-95, Exit 17 east side of river. Rte. 136 to Compo Road, first right to launch.

Connecticut State Waters Boundary

Fishing Across State Boundary Lines

Anglers are reminded that several states have areas of jurisdiction in Long Island Sound and fishing regulations can vary between these states. When on the waters or shores of each state, anglers must comply with all regulations of that state, regardless of the port they intend to return to. To be legal when crossing state boundary lines, anglers must abide by the most restrictive of the states’ regulations for each species. Latitude/Longitude coordinates depicting the Connecticut boundary line in Long Island Sound and Fishers Island Sound are available in the Marine Fisheries Information Circular which can be found on the DEEP web site: . The Information Circular can also be obtained by calling 860-434-6043 or email: .

www.ct.gov/deep/statewatersboundary

Long Island Sound map is for general reference only. For detailed information, please refer to Navigational Charts.