Barn Island Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:19 PM)
- Water level
- 1.03 ft
- Tide
- 3.768 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8461490 — New London · 11.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Long Island Sound
Updated 33 min agoSource: USGS station 01305000 — CARMANS RIVER AT YAPHANK NY · 11.3 mi from Long Island Sound
Launch Light & Moon — July 16
local timeNew Moon (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Barn Island Boat Launch
| Location | Stonington, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Long Island Sound |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (62 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 41.337441, -71.875636 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Barn Island Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Long Island Sound in Stonington, Connecticut at coordinates 41.33744, -71.87564. Rated 4.6/5 based on 62 Google reviews.
Barn Island Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Long Island Sound in Stonington, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barn Island Boat Launch
Is Barn Island Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Barn Island Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Stonington, Connecticut.
How is Barn Island Boat Launch rated?
Barn Island Boat Launch has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 62 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Barn Island Boat Launch access?
Barn Island Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Long Island Sound in Stonington, Connecticut.
How do I get to Barn Island Boat Launch?
Barn Island Boat Launch is located at coordinates 41.337441, -71.875636 in Stonington, Connecticut. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Barn Island Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 8.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.