Pickerel Lake Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:23 PM
- Tide
- 1.288 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 · 20.4 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 13
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Pickerel Lake Boat Launch
| Location | Colchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Pickerel Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.1/5 (12 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 41.536765, -72.422130 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (860) 424-3000 |
Pickerel Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Pickerel Lake in Colchester, Connecticut at coordinates 41.53676, -72.42213. Rated 4.1/5 based on 12 Google reviews.
Pickerel Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Pickerel Lake in Colchester, 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, 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 Pickerel Lake Boat Launch
Is Pickerel Lake Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Pickerel Lake Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Colchester, Connecticut.
How is Pickerel Lake Boat Launch rated?
Pickerel Lake Boat Launch has a 4.1 out of 5 rating based on 12 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Pickerel Lake Boat Launch access?
Pickerel Lake Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Pickerel Lake in Colchester, Connecticut.
How do I get to Pickerel Lake Boat Launch?
Pickerel Lake Boat Launch is located at coordinates 41.536765, -72.422130 in Colchester, 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 5.4 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.