Branford River Boat Launch

Branford

Image of Branford Boat Launch Ramp

Site Sketch of the Branford River Boat Launch
Type: Trailered
Season: Year-round
Address: 30 Goodsell Point Road, Branford
Directions: Turn south off Route 1 onto Route 142 (Short Beach Road), then left on Stannard Avenue to Goodsell Point Road.
Regulations: Stony Creek, 6 MPH in the established channel from the reef extension of Linden Point northward. Branford Harbor, slow-no-wake in all waters north of the line from Indian Neck Point to Lovers Island. All tidal marshes, marsh channels and estuaries, slow-no-wake. All shores, 6 MPH within 100 yards of any shore.
Fishing Regulations: Saltwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: Floating (Seasonal)
Toilets: Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces: 37
Parking Surface: Gravel
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Concrete Panel
ADA Accessible: Yes
Additional Info: Steep ramp. Schedule of Marine Events and Fishing Tournaments (ct.gov), (Note: tournaments are not open to the general public)
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The entrance to the Branford River boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Branford River boat launch.
Access Road

The turning area of the Branford River boat launch.
Turning Area

The ramp of the Branford River boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Branford River boat launch.
Parking

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Content Last Updated on January 12, 2023.