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

Middle Bolton Lake Boat Launch

Vernon

An 18-24in. 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.
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

An aerial view of the Middle Bolton Lake boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Middle Bolton Lake Boat Launch

Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: 251 Hatch Hill Road, Vernon
Directions: Route 44, north on Cedar Swamp Road in Coventry. Left onto Vernon Branch Road. Launch is on left just after causeway.
Lake Area: 121 Acres
Regulations: Motors limited to 6 HP.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Surface: Gravel
Access Road Surface: Gravel
Ramp Surface: Concrete Plank

ADA Accessible:

Additional Info:

 No

Schedule of Marine Events and Fishing Tournaments (ct.gov), (Note: tournaments are not open to the general public)

Select an image for larger view

The entrance to the Middle Bolton Lake boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Middle Bolton Lake boat launch.
Access Road/Turning Area

The ramp of the Middle Bolton Lake boat launch.
Ramp

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

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on May 31, 2024