Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest) Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:22 PM
- Tide
- 2.221 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 8465705 — New Haven · 21.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest)
| Location | Chester, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pattaconk Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (164 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 41.409349, -72.524153 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (860) 345-8521 |
Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest) is a public boat launch providing access to Pattaconk Lake in Chester, Connecticut at coordinates 41.40935, -72.52415. Rated 4.7/5 based on 164 Google reviews.
Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest) is a public boat launch on Pattaconk 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 Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest)
Is Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest) free to use?
Yes, Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest) is a public boat launch with free access in Chester, Connecticut.
How is Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest) rated?
Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest) has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 164 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest) access?
Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest) provides boat launch access to Pattaconk Lake in Chester, Connecticut.
How do I get to Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest)?
Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest) is located at coordinates 41.409349, -72.524153 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.