Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Coventry Lake Boat Launch

Coventry

An aerial view of the Coventry Lake boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Coventry Lake Boat Launch

 

Type: Trailered
Season: Year-round
Address: 30 Cross Street, Coventry
Directions: Route 31, south on Lake Street, launch is 0.75 miles on right.
Lake Area: 373 Acres
Regulations: 6 MPH limit from sunset to one hour after sunrise all days and on Sundays from noon to 4 pm from May 15 to September 15 and from noon to 2 pm on July 4. Forty MPH limit at other times. Vessels towing water-skiers to proceed in counterclockwise direction. Town permission required for towing of more than two skiers at one time, parasailing, or hosting marine event. No drinking of alcoholic beverages while operating vessel.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: Floating Wood (Seasonal)
Toilets: Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces: 26
Parking Surface: Paved
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Concrete Slab
ADA Accessible: Yes
Additional Info: 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 Coventry Lake boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Coventry Lake boat launch.
Access Road

The turning area of the Coventry Lake boat launch.
Turning Area  

The ramp of the Coventry Lake boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Coventry Lake boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on January 12, 2023.