Lake Lillinonah Boat Launch

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

Lake Lillinonah Boat Launch

Bridgewater

There will be a traffic detour on the Rt 133 Bridge to facilitate the filming of "Summer House" movie that may impact access to the boat launch on Tuesday, June 11th from 9am to 5pm.

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

Note: Candlewood Lake is subject to seasonal and periodic water level fluctuations.

When available, additional information will be posted here or contact FirstLight Power Resources (FirstLight), the owner and operator of the Rocky River hydroelectric power station at (888-417-4837) for more information.

A view from the Lake Lillinonah boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Lake Lillinonah Boat Launch

Type:	Trailered
Season:	Year-round
Address:	199 Main Street South, Bridgewater
Directions:	On north shore of lake on east side of Route 133.
Lake Area:	1,547 Acres
Regulations:	Vessels are prohibited from approaching within 300 feet on upstream side or 1,500 feet on downstream side of Shepaug Dam. Vessels are prohibited from approaching within 300 feet downstream of the Bleachery Dam. 45 MPH limit daytime, 25 MPH from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise.
Fishing Regulations:	Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks:	Floating Wood (Seasonal)
Toilets:	Chemical (Seasonal)
Parking Spaces:	50
Parking Surface:	Paved
Access Road Surface:	Paved
Ramp Surface:	Concrete Slab
ADA Accessible: Additional Info:	Yes Schedule of Marine Events and Fishing Tournaments (ct.gov), (Note: tournaments are not open to the general public)