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East River Boat Launch

Guilford

An aerial view of the East River boat launch.
Site Sketch of the East River Boat Launch
Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: 168 Circle Beach Road, Guilford
Directions: Located on the east bank of the East River. Route 1, south on Neck Road approximately 2 miles. Neck Road turns into Circle Beach Road. Launch entrance is on the right.
Regulations: West River, East River, Sluice Basin - 4 MPH limit.
Fishing Regulations: Saltwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces: 25
Parking Surface: Gravel
Access Road Surface: Gravel
Ramp Surface: Concrete Plank

ADA Accessible:

Additional Info:

No

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 East River boat launch.
Entrance

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

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

The ramp of the East River boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the East River boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on October 10, 2023.