Powers Lake Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in Niantic. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. The drive from Hartford covers roughly 34 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Pattagansett Lake Boat Launch in Niantic, about 2.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Niantic, CT |
| Water | Powers Lake |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Surface | gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Niantic: Connecticut DEEP Boating Division.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Powers Lake Boat Launch is in Niantic, Connecticut. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Powers Lake Boat Launch.
Powers Lake, in Niantic.
The map data has no fee details for Powers Lake Boat Launch, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at Powers Lake Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Horse Pond Car Top Boat Launch in Salem, about 4.8 miles away.
Pattagansett Lake Boat Launch in Niantic (2.2 miles), Norwich Pond Boat Launch in Essex Village (2.5 miles) and Rogers Lake Boat Launch in Essex Village (2.9 miles).
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