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

Ball Pond Boat Launch

New Fairfield

Advisory
An increased risk of an algae bloom has made this area potentially unsafe for water contact.

Be alert and avoid skin contact with water that:

Looks like spilled paint
Has surface scums, mats or films
Is discolored or has colored streaks
Has green globs floating below the surface

Keep children and pets away from algae blooms and rinse off any exposed skin or fur with clean water.

For more information:
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Water/Water-Quality/Blue-Green-Algae-Blooms

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 June 26, 2024