Bashan Lake Boat Launch
East Haddam
A 3 ft. drawdown will commence on or about November 1, 2023. The drawdown will be managed to restore the normal water surface elevation by early April 2024.
Please note: With any drawdown and refill periods, there are risks that the desired level and refill may not be achieved within the timeframes due to weather events and conditions.
| Type: | Trailered |
|---|---|
| Season: | Year round. |
| Address: | (End of) Ballahack Road No. 1, East Haddam |
| Directions: | East off Route 82, onto Mount Parnassus Road or Millington Road, left onto Ballahack Road, go about 0.9 miles on dirt road to access area. |
| Lake Area: | 273 Acres |
| Regulations: | 35 MPH limit days, 8 MPH limit, 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. No sitting on deck, bow, or gunwale. Two water-skiers per tow maximum. |
| Fishing Regulations: | Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov) |
| Docks: | Concrete |
| Toilets: | Chemical (Seasonal) |
| Parking Spaces: | 10 |
| Parking Surface: | Gravel |
| Access Road Surface: | Gravel |
| Ramp Surface: | Concrete Slab |
| ADA Accessible: | Yes |
| Additional Info: | Narrow, rocky channel. Schedule of Marine Events and Fishing Tournaments (ct.gov), (Note: tournaments are not open to the general public) |
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Access Road
Turning Area
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Parking Area
Content Last Updated on October 24, 2023.