Lake Lillinonah (Pond Brook) Boat Launch
Newtown
Advisory
An increased risk of an algae bloom has made this area potentially unsafe for water contact.
Be alert and avoid skin contact with water that:
Looks like spilled paint
Has surface scums, mats or films
Is discolored or has colored streaks
Has green globs floating below the surface
Keep children and pets away from algae blooms and rinse off any exposed skin or fur with clean water.
For more information:
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Water/Water-Quality/Blue-Green-Algae-Blooms
HYDRILLA IS RAPIDLY SPREADING THROUGHOUT CT AND HAS BEEN RECENTLY FOUND IN THIS WATERBODY. It grows quickly and forms dense patches. It can displace native plants, impact fish and wildlife habitat, and interfere with boating, paddling and fishing.
Help Stop the Spread of Hydrilla
Note: Candlewood Lake is subject to seasonal and periodic water level fluctuations. When available, additional information will be posted here or contact FirstLight Power Resources (FirstLight), the owner and operator of the Rocky River hydroelectric power station at (888-417-4837) for more information
Site Sketch of the Lake Lillinonah (Pond Brook) Boat Launch
| Type: | Trailered |
|---|---|
| Season: | Year round |
| Address: | 158 Hanover Road, Newtown |
| Directions: | Route 133, go south on Obtuse Rock Road just before the bridge in Brookfield. Road changes to Dinglebrook Lane in Newtown. Launch is next left after passing Hanover Road. |
| Lake Area: | 1,547 Acres |
| Regulations: | Vessels are prohibited from approaching within 300 feet on upstream side or 1,500 feet on downstream side of Shepaug Dam. Vessels are prohibited from approaching within 300 feet downstream of the Bleachery Dam. 45 MPH limit daytime, 25 MPH from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. |
| Docks: | None |
| Toilets: | Chemical (Seasonal) |
| Parking Spaces: | 60 |
| Parking Surface: | Dirt |
| Access Road Surface: | Dirt |
| Ramp Surface: | Dirt |
| ADA Accessible: | No |
| Additional Info: | Schedule of Marine Events and Fishing Tournaments (Note: tournaments are not open to the general public) |
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Entrance
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Parking
Content Last Updated January 3, 2024.