Lake Housatonic Boat Launch
Shelton
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
Site Sketch of the Lake Housatonic Boat Launch
| Type: | Trailered |
|---|---|
| Season: | Open April through September, call (203)-735-4311. |
| Address: | 400 Indian Well Road, Shelton |
| Directions: | Indian Well State Park on the western side of the lake, 2.5 miles northwest of Shelton, off Route 110. |
| Lake Area: | 328 Acres |
| Regulations: | Vessels are prohibited from approaching within 300 feet on upstream side or 1,500 feet on downstream side of Lake Housatonic Dam. Vessels proceeding upstream or downstream bear to their right. Minimum steerage speed within 25 feet of shore or dock. 45 MPH limit daytime, 25 MPH from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. No kite skiing or parasailing without permission. |
| Fishing Regulations: | Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov) |
| Docks: | Floating Wood (Seasonal) |
| Toilets: | Chemical (Seasonal) |
| Parking Spaces: | 45 |
| Parking Surface: | Gravel |
| Access Road Surface: | Paved |
| Ramp Surface: | Concrete Plank |
| ADA Accessible: | Yes |
| Additional Info: | Indian Well State Park 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 20, 2025