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

Dooley Pond Boat Launch

Middletown 

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


 

An aerial view of the Dooley Pond boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Dooley Pond Boat Launch

Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: 61 Brush Hill Road, Middletown
Directions: From Route 17, turn east onto Brush Hill Road, take second right to launch.
Lake Area: 18.5 Acres
Regulations: 8 MPH limit, no water-skiing.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: Concrete
Toilets: Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces: 20
Parking Surface: Paved
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Paved

ADA Accessible:

Additional Info:

Yes

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 Dooley Pond boat launch.
Entrance

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

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

The ramp of the Dooley Pond boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Dooley Pond boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on June 26, 2024.