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

Ferry Landing (Old Lyme) CT DEEP Fishing Pier Temporary Closure

Attention anglers, crabbers, wildlife watchers, and nature enthusiasts:

The fishing platform/boardwalk located at the CT DEEP Marine Headquarters at Ferry Landing, Old Lyme is expected to be closed in early Spring 2025 and will remain closed until the completion of the AMTRACK bridge replacement project.

Details about the project may be found on the AMTRACK page.

Questions about access? Contact the Marine Fisheries Program.

Alternate CT River Access Locations:

Old Saybrook - Baldwin Bridge State Boat Ramp, South Cove causeway, and Saybrook Point Park.

Old Lyme - Great Island Boat Ramp, Lieutenant River Boat Ramp

East Haddam - Salmon River Cove Boat Ramp

Haddam - Haddam Meadows State Park, Eagle Landing State Park - As a condition of the bridge replacement permit, the contractor will rebuild existing fishing pier, which is currently not usable and in disrepair. Demolition of the Ferry Landing pier cannot start until the Eagle Landing pier is completed.

Alternate Long Island Sound Fishing Locations:

A complete list is available on the Coastal Access Guide and/or the DEEP Saltwater Fishing Map.

East of the River

East Lyme, Rocky Neck State Park

New London, Fort Trumbull State Park

Groton, Bluff Point State Park

West of the River

Madison, Hammonasset Beach State Park

 

Content last updated on September 22, 2024.