Gardner Lake Boat Launch
Salem
A 3ft -4ft drawdown will commence on or about 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 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 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
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
Site Sketch of the Gardner Lake Boat Launch
| Type: | Trailered |
|---|---|
| Season: | Year round |
| Address: | 126 Old Colchester Road, Salem |
| Directions: | Located east off Route 354 in Salem just north of Route 82. |
| Lake Area: | 529 Acres |
| Regulations: | 6 MPH limit from sunset to 8 am. |
| Fishing Regulations: | Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov) |
| Docks: | Fixed Concrete |
| Toilets: | Chemical (Seasonal) |
| Parking Spaces: | 54 |
| Parking Surface: | Paved |
| Access Road Surface: | Paved |
| Ramp Surface: | Concrete Slab |
| ADA Accessible: | Yes |
| Additional Info: | Schedule of Marine Events and Fishing Tournaments (ct.gov), (Note: tournaments are not open to the general public) |
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Content Last Updated on August 2024.