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.