- Source: Lake Saltonstall (Connecticut)
Lake Saltonstall (Lonotonoquet in Quinnipiac), is a long narrow lake located in south-central Connecticut. It covers an area of approximately 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2) and is nestled in the center of the trap rock Saltonstall Mountain. The lake is surrounded by forest and serves as part of the local water supply for surrounding towns.
The lake and the area around it is owned by the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, a company which also regulates fishing and rents boats. Private boats are not allowed. A permit may be purchased, which provides access to hiking trails, fishing and boat rentals at Lake Saltonstall and other properties owned and maintained by the RWA.
There are a variety of fish native to Lake Saltonstall in addition to those that are stocked by the RWA. Fish in Lake Saltonstall include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, trout, yellow perch and carp.
Interstate 95 runs across the southern edge of the lake, connecting the towns of East Haven, Connecticut and Branford, Connecticut.
Lake Saltonstall's maximum depth does not exceed 113 feet (34 m) and its mean depth is 41 feet (12 m).
References
External links
Lake Saltonstall Website
SCCRWA Lake Saltonstall map and brochure.
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- John F. Kennedy
- Lake Saltonstall (Connecticut)
- Lake Saltonstall
- Saltonstall Mountain
- Saltonstall
- Nathaniel Saltonstall (American Revolution)
- East Haven, Connecticut
- North Branford, Connecticut
- Twin Lakes (North Branford, Connecticut)
- South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority
- Gurdon Saltonstall Hubbard