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Avery Pond Boat Launch

Preston

A view from the Avery Pond boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Avery Pond Boat Launch

Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: 44 Lynn Drive, Preston
Directions: Turn east onto Lynn Drive off Route 164, continue straight ahead on narrow dirt road to launch.
Lake Area: 36 Acres
Regulations: 8 MPH limit, no water-skiing.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: None
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Surface: Paved
Access Road Surface: Paved/Gravel
Ramp Surface: Paved

ADA Accessible:

Additional Info:

 

 

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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 Avery Pond boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Avery Pond boat launch.
Access Road

The turning area of the Avery Pond boat launch.
Turning Area

The ramp of the Avery Pond boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Avery Pond boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on November 12, 2025.