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Lower Bolton Lake Boat Launch

Bolton

An 18-24 in. drawdown will commence on or near November 1, 2024. The drawdown will be managed until March 1, 2025, to restore the normal water surface elevation by early April 2025.

Please note: With any drawdown and refill period, there is a chance the desired level and timing of refill may not be achieved within the anticipated timeframe due to weather conditions or other uncontrollable events.
An aerial view of the Lower Bolton Lake boat launch.
Site Sketch of the Lower Bolton Lake Boat Launch
Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: 1025 Boston Turnpike, Bolton
Directions: North off Route 44 in Bolton just west of the Quaryville cemetery.
Lake Area: 175 Acres
Regulations: Motors limited to 6 HP.
Docks: None
Toilets: Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces: 30
Parking Surface: Gravel
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Paved
ADA Accessible: No
Additional Info: Schedule of Marine Events and Fishing Tournaments (Note: tournaments are not open to the general public), Freshwater Fishing Regulations 

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The entrance to the Lower Bolton Lake boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Lower Bolton Lake boat launch.
Access Road

The turning area of the Lower Bolton Lake boat launch.
Turning Area

The ramp of the Lower Bolton Lake boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Lower Bolton Lake boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on May 31, 2024