Due to recent high water flow levels, several state-run boat ramps across Connecticut have been closed until further notice.
COLEBROOK RIVER LAKE: The boat launch at Colebrook River Lake is closed until further notice due to high water. Boaters should call the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at 860-379-8234 for updated information.
CONNECTICUT RIVER: The Riverfront Recapture boat launches at Riverside Park, Charter Oak Landing and Great River Park are currently closed due to high river flows (note that at this time the three parks are closed to all activities). Reopening will depend on the river dropping well below flood level.
LAKE LILLINONAH: Lake Lillinonah is currently being drawn down approximately 9.5 feet from its typical minimum summer level as a flood control measure due to current Housatonic River flows and the additional rains (possibly significant) in the forecast. The use of both state launches (Route 133/steel bridge launch and Pond Brook launch) by trailered boats will not be possible. Anglers can call FirstLight Power at 1-888-417-4837 for updated lake levels (and Housatonic River flow) information.
MANSFIELD HOLLOW RESERVOIR: The boat launch has been inaccessible due to high water.
LAKE MCDONOUGH & GOODWIN DAM-WEST BRANCH RESERVOIR: The MDC recreational facilities, including boat launches, at both Lake McDonough and the West Branch Reservoir have been closed due to conditions (standard flood control measures including releases creating high flow conditions). For more information, visit the MDC website at www.themdc.com.
Additionally, you can find current streamflows for a number of areas at waterdata.usgs.gov, either click on the “Statewide Streamflow Table” link for a table for CT rivers and streams or use the interactive map.
