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

Niantic River Boat Launch

Waterford

 
Type: Trailered
Season: Year-round
Address: 2nd Street, Waterford
Directions: Located approximately 0.25 mile northeast of Route 156 bridge across Niantic River in Waterford.
Regulations: None
Fishing Regulations: Saltwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov) / Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: Floating Wood (Year-round)
Toilets: Chemical (Year-round)
Parking Spaces: 100
Parking Surface: Paved
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Concrete Slab
ADA Accessible:
Additional Info:
Yes
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 Niantic River boat launch.
Entrance The access road to the Niantic River boat launch.
Access Road

The turning area of the Niantic River boat launch.
Turning Area

The ramp of the Niantic River boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Niantic River boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on May, 22, 2023