Willimantic River NRT – Air Line Trail Landing & Launch
Willimantic River NRT – Air Line Trail Landing & Launch: Parking for a few cars on a small area on the left side of the road, approximately 0.5 miles down…
Read MoreHodges Village Dam
The outdoor enthusiast can hunt, fish and canoe. year round outdoor recreation there are over 15 miles of trails for hiking, nature study, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and horseback riding.
Read MoreFabyan Canoe Launch
This segment is within the West Thompson Lake project boundaries of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This segment is about 5 miles long with moving water (but no rapids), flat water, extensive wildlife habitat, and no portages. It is an excellent three-hour outing for paddlers who are comfortable with moving water. Take-out: West Thompson Lake Boat Ramp.
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.
Read MoreKillingly Pond State Park
Killingly Pond is a 200-acre lake that lies on the CT-RI border. Bass fishing is good in most acidic water in Connecticut. Boating, fishing and hiking.
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Adult supervision recommended. 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 MoreWest Thompson Lake
Bass 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 MoreWalker Pond – Wells State Park
The 1,400-acre park is a significant destination for campers and hikers. During summer months, Wells State park has an interpretive program that provides guided walks and hikes, recreational activities and evening campfire programs. Other activities include boating, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding trails, hunting (restrictions), mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and swimming (campground guests only). Restrooms available.
Read MoreWebster Lake
Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg is purportedly the second longest place name in the world. The Nipmuck Indian title is popularly translated as You fish on your side, I’ll fish on my side and nobody will fish in the middle.”It is the largest natural lake in southern New England at 1,442 acres with its deepest point at 45 feet. It originates as three spring-fed ponds that are joined by narrow channels. Webster Lake is noted for its clarity, with waters transparent to a depth of fifteen feet and is home to at least seventeen species of fish including American eel, smallmouth bass, and yellow bullheads. It is also stocked with brood salmon.Just a few turns off Route 395, access the lake from Memorial Beach Park on Memorial Beach Dr. During the summer there is a fee for parking.”
Read MoreBlack Pond
A small 72 acre pond with Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch fish.
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