Bashan Lake Boat Launch
East Haddam
A 3 foot drawdown will commence on or about November 1, 2026. The drawdown will be managed to restore the normal water surface elevation by early April 2027.
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.
Advisory
An increased risk of a cyanobacteria bloom has made this area potentially unsafe for water contact. Cyanobacteria blooms are also known as “blue-green algae blooms” or “harmful algae blooms (HABs)”.
Be alert and avoid skin contact with water that:
Looks like spilled paint
Has surface scums or films
Is discolored or has colored streaks
Has green globs floating below the surface
Keep children and pets away from cyanobacteria 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
HYDRILLA IS RAPIDLY SPREADING THROUGHOUT CT AND HAS BEEN RECENTLY FOUND IN THIS WATERBODY. It grows quickly and forms dense patches. It can displace native plants, impact fish and wildlife habitat, and interfere with boating, paddling and fishing.
Help Stop the Spread of Hydrilla
| Type: | Trailered |
|---|---|
| Season: | Year round. |
| Address: | (End of) Ballahack Road No. 1, East Haddam |
| Directions: | East off Route 82, onto Mount Parnassus Road or Millington Road, left onto Ballahack Road, go about 0.9 miles on dirt road to access area. |
| Lake Area: | 273 Acres |
| Regulations: | 35 MPH limit days, 8 MPH limit, 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. No sitting on deck, bow, or gunwale. Two water-skiers per tow maximum. |
| Fishing Regulations: | Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov) |
| Docks: | Concrete |
| Toilets: | Chemical (Seasonal) |
| Parking Spaces: | 10 |
| Parking Surface: | Gravel |
| Access Road Surface: | Gravel |
| Ramp Surface: | Concrete Slab |
| ADA Accessible: | Yes |
| Additional Info: | Narrow, rocky channel. Schedule of Marine Events and Fishing Tournaments (ct.gov), (Note: tournaments are not open to the general public) |
Entrance
Access Road
Turning Area
Ramp
Parking Area
Content Last Updated on October 9, 2026