Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:23 PM
- Tide
- 1.616 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8461490 — New London · 21.3 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeWaning Crescent (4% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Cedar Lake
| Location | Chester, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cedar Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.401488, -72.504533 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Cedar Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Cedar Lake in Chester, Connecticut at coordinates 41.40149, -72.50453.
Cedar Lake is a public boat launch on Cedar Lake in Chester, Lower Connecticut River Valley 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, 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 Cedar Lake
Is Cedar Lake free to use?
Yes, Cedar Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Chester, Connecticut.
What water does Cedar Lake access?
Cedar Lake provides boat launch access to Cedar Lake in Chester, Connecticut.
How do I get to Cedar Lake?
Cedar Lake is located at coordinates 41.401488, -72.504533 in Chester, 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 Cedar Lake includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.