Columbia Canoe & Kayak Club at Mansfield Hollow State Park
A non-profit canoe and kayak club located at Mansfield Hollow State Park in Mansfield Center, CT. Originally founded on Columbia Lake (thus the name) in 1961, we were fortunate to…
Read MoreRed McKeon Park
A community park in the Taftville section of Norwich, CT with basketall court, playscape, paved walking path around big field. picnic tables, and benches. Fishing on the Shetucket River is…
Read MorePoquetanuck Cove – Preston/Ledyard
Street side parking is available. Usable only at high tide. See description for Poquetanuck Cove.
Read MoreWest Thompson Lake
Pleasing views from the dam offer sightseers and photographers a panoramic view of the area. Explore the biodiversity of nature on the lake and trails. Fishermen love this 200-acre lake created by impounding the Quinebaug River. The seasonal campground offers some sites with water and electricity. The 18-hole disc golf course is very popular. Hiking trails, boating, canoeing, restrooms with showers, and group picnic shelters are included in the amenities. Interpretive programs. Snowmobile use is permitted in winter.
Read MoreHoward T. Brown Park
Howard T. Brown Park offers docks, boat launch and fishing for shad, salmon, eel & other species. Paddling available, too. A paved walkway follows the Yantic River through historic Norwich.…
Read MoreHodges Village Dam
Ponds, wetlands & swamp are just part of the make-up of this area, with fishing & paddling. The neighboring French River extends your water fun. Common fish species include brook,…
Read MoreGreen Falls Reservoir – Pachaug State Forest/Green Falls Area
Green Falls Reservoir is a 48-acre Green Falls Reservoir has boat launch, but no internal combustion engines allowed. Trout, largemouth bass & more. Swimming is also allowed here. Some fees.
Read MoreBuffumville Lake
Buffumville Lake is a 200-acre lake, with largemouth bass, pickerel, horned pout, bream & other fish species. Handicapped accessible fishing dock on Buffumville Beach. Boat ramp and culvert underneath Oxford…
Read MoreHurlburt Pond
Adult supervision advised. Access from St. Mary’s Cemetery off Providence St. is not marked. Restricted to children under 16 years old. Fishing season opens the third Saturday in April in CT. Children must obey the same rules as adults.
Read MoreDiana’s Pool
On the Natchaug River, Diana’s Pool is a favorite spot for kayakers, photographers, and any visitor trying to capture the pulse of water spilling off rock outcroppings and through natural pools of rushing river water.
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