Gardner Lake Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:22 PM)
- Water level
- 2.99 ft
- Tide
- 3.607 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 · 11.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Gardner Lake
Updated 49 min agoSource: USGS station 01102000 — IPSWICH RIVER NEAR IPSWICH, MA · 15.4 mi from Gardner Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Gardner Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Salem, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gardner Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.3/5 (69 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 41.501435, -72.225626 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (860) 424-3000 |
Gardner Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Gardner Lake in Salem, Connecticut at coordinates 41.50144, -72.22563. Rated 4.3/5 based on 69 Google reviews.
Gardner Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Gardner Lake in Salem, 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 Gardner Lake Boat Launch
Is Gardner Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Gardner Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Salem, Connecticut.
How is Gardner Lake Boat Launch rated?
Gardner Lake Boat Launch has a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 69 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Gardner Lake Boat Launch access?
Gardner Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Gardner Lake in Salem, Connecticut.
How do I get to Gardner Lake Boat Launch?
Gardner Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 41.501435, -72.225626 in Salem, 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 Gardner Lake Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 7.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.