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Beseck Lake Boat Launch

Middlefield

A 3ft. drawdown will commence on or near November 1, 2024. The drawdown will be managed until March 1, 2025, to restore the normal water surface elevation by early April 2025.

Please note: With any drawdown and refill period, there is a chance the desired level and timing of refill may not be achieved within the anticipated timeframe due to weather conditions or other uncontrollable events.

An aerial view of the Beseck Lake boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Beseck Lake Boat Launch

Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: 223 Baileyville Road, Middlefield
Directions: West side of Route 147 approximately 1.75 miles south of junction of Route 66 and Route 147.
Lake Area: 116 Acres
Regulations: 8 MPH limit, no water-skiing except for the period June 15 to first Sunday after Labor Day when speeds in excess of 8 MPH and water-skiing are permitted between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces: 20
Parking Surface: Paved
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Paved
ADA Accessible: No
Additional Info: Shallow waters in northern end of lake. 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 Beseck Lake boat launch.
Entrance

The access road to the Beseck Lake boat launch.
Access Road

The turning area of the Beseck Lake boat launch.
Turning Area

The ramp of the Beseck Lake boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Beseck Lake boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on October 24, 2023