Red 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…

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West 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.

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Howard 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.…

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Hodges 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,…

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Buffumville 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…

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Hurlburt 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.

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Diana’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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