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.
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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Content Last Updated on January 25, 2023