Mashapaug Lake Boat Launch

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Mashapaug Lake Boat Launch

Union

An 18 in. drawdown will commence on or about 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 periods, there are risks that the desired level and refill may not be achieved within the timeframes due to weather events and conditions.

An aerial view of the Mashapaug Lake boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Mashapaug Lake Boat Launch

Type:	Trailered
Season:	Year round
Address:	Bigelow Hollow Road, Union
Directions:	In Bigelow Hollow State Park, off Route 171, 1.3 miles east of Route 190.
Lake Area:	287 Acres
Regulations:	10 MPH limit & no waterskiing.
Fishing Regulations:	Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks:	Fixed Concrete
Toilets:	Chemical (Year round)
Parking Spaces:	10
Parking Surface:	Paved
Access Road Surface:	Paved
Ramp Surface:	Concrete Slab
ADA Accessible:	Yes
Additional Info:	Bigelow Hollow State Park Schedule of Marine Events and Fishing Tournaments (ct.gov), (Note: tournaments are not open to the general public)

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Entrance

Access Road

Turning Area

Ramp

Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on May 31, 2024