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Four Mile River Boat Launch

Old Lyme

A view from the Four Mile River boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Four Mile River Boat Launch

Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: 99 Old Cart Path, Old Lyme
Directions: Located on the west side of Four Mile River. Route 156, east on Oakridge Drive, first right to launch area.
Regulations: None
Fishing Regulations: Saltwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Toilets: Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces: 55
Parking Surface: Gravel
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Paved
ADA Accessible: No
Additional Info:

Shallow launch conditions at low tide; clearance problem at high tide.

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 Four Mile River boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Four Mile River boat launch.
Access Road

The turning area of the Four Mile River boat launch.
Turning Area

The ramp of the Four Mile River boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Four Mile River boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on January 12, 2023.