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

Howells Pond Boat Launch

Hartland

A view from the Howells Pond boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Howells Pond Boat Launch

Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: Dish Mill Road, Hartland
Directions: Route 20, north on West Street, left on Dish Mill Road, launch is on the right.
Lake Area: 14.3 Acres
Regulations: Use of internal combustion engines is prohibited
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: None
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Surface: Paved
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Paved

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 Howells Pond boat launch.
Entrance

The turning area of the Howells Pond boat launch.
Turning Area

The ramp of the Howells Pond boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Howells Pond boat launch.
Access Road/Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on January 13, 2023.