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Ball Pond Boat Launch

New Fairfield 

A view from the Ball Pond boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Ball Pond Boat Launch

Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: 9 Ball Pond Road East, New Fairfield
Directions: Route 39, east on Gillotti Road, left on Ball Pond Road, launch is on the left.
Lake Area: 82.5 Acres
Regulations: Vessels with motors attached are prohibited. Includes electric motors.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: None
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Surface: Gravel
Access Road Surface: Gravel
Ramp Surface: Gravel

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 Ball Pond boat launch.
Entrance

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

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

The ramp of the Ball Pond boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Ball Pond boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on May 9, 2025