Bashan Lake Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located at Ballahack Road No 1 in East Haddam. The next public ramp is Lower Moodus Reservoir Boat Launch in Moodus, about 2.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ballahack Road No 1 East Haddam, CT 06423 |
| Water | Bashan Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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The address is Ballahack Road No 1, East Haddam, CT 06423. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
It gives you access to Bashan Lake.
We have no fee details for Bashan Lake Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Bashan Lake Boat Launch and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Kayak Launch in Colchester, about 4.5 miles away.
Lower Moodus Reservoir Boat Launch in Moodus (2.5 miles), Salmon River Boat Launch in East Haddam (3.6 miles) and Pickerel Lake Boat Launch in Moodus (3.8 miles).
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