Upper Moodus Reservoir Boat Launch

East Haddam

A 3 ft. drawdown will commence on or about December 1, 2023. The drawdown will be managed to restore the normal water surface elevation by early April 2024.

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.

A view from the Upper Moodus Reservoir boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Upper Moodus Reservoir Boat Launch

Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Directions: Route 149, south on Bashan Falls Road, east on Haddam-Colchester Turnpike, right on Launching Area Road, just before causeway.
Lake Area: 486 Acres
Regulations: 35 MPH limit days, 8 MPH limit 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. No sitting on deck, bow or gunwale, 2 water-skiers per tow boat maximum.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: Fixed Concrete
Toilets: Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Surface: Paved
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Concrete Slab
ADA Accessible: 

Yes

Additional Info: 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 Upper Moodus Reservoir boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Upper Moodus Reservoir boat launch.
Access Road

The turning area of the Upper Moodus Reservoir boat launch.
Turning Area

The ramp of the Upper Moodus Reservoir boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Upper Moodus Reservoir boat launch.
Parking

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Content Last Updated on October 24, 2023