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

Pickerel Lake Boat Launch

Colchester 

A 3 ft. 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.

A view from the Pickerel Lake boat launch.

Site Sketch of the Pickerel Lake Boat Launch

Type: Trailered
Season: Year round
Address: 165 Pickerel Lake Road, Colchester
Directions: At north end of the pond. Route 16 to junction of Route 149. Turn south on Route 149. Go west about 1.5 miles on Pickerel Lake Road.
Lake Area: 82.2 Acres
Regulations: 8 MPH limit, no water-skiing except for the period of June 15 to first Sunday after Labor Day, when speeds in excess of 8 MPH and water-skiing are permitted between 11 am and 6 pm.
Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Guide (ct.gov)
Docks: None
Toilets: None
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Surface: Paved
Access Road Surface: Paved
Ramp Surface: Concrete Slab

ADA Accessible:

No
Additional Info: 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 Pickerel Lake boat launch.
Entrance

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

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

The ramp of the Pickerel Lake boat launch.
Ramp

The parking area for the Pickerel Lake boat launch.
Parking

Boat Launches in Connecticut

Content Last Updated on January 25, 2023