Black Pond boat launch
Black Pond
Based on the latest information available online, the boat ramp named Black Pond is located in Middlefield, Connecticut, at the coordinates 41.52733612 latitude and -72.74263763 longitude. The ramp provides access to Black Pond, a 44-acre freshwater lake that is popular for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and kayaking.
According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Black Pond Boat Launch is a concrete ramp that can accommodate small to medium-sized watercraft. The ramp is reportedly 16 feet wide, with a steep slope that may be challenging for launching certain types of vessels. However, the surrounding area is described as relatively flat, making it easy to maneuver boats and trailers.
As for the types of watercraft that are allowed on Black Pond, the Connecticut DEEP states that motorized boats are permitted, but the use of gasoline-powered engines is prohibited. Electric motors are allowed, as well as non-motorized boats like canoes, kayaks, and sailboats.
Overall, the Black Pond Boat Launch appears to be a relatively small and simple ramp that provides access to a scenic and peaceful freshwater lake. Visitors should be aware of the restrictions on motorized boats and gasoline engines, as well as the potential challenges of launching and retrieving watercraft on the steep ramp.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Black Pond -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Coginchaug River At Middlefield | 22 cfs | → |
| Quinnipiac River At Wallingford | 116 cfs | → |
| Quinnipiac River At Southington | 15 cfs | → |
| Connecticut R At Middle Haddam | 25,200 cfs | → |
| Mill R Nr Hamden | 22 cfs | → |
| Salmon River Near East Hampton | 110 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
River runs
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Lower Collinsville Dam To The Route 187 Bridge
- The Confluence With The Nepaug River To A Point 0.2 Miles Below The Lower Collinsville Dam Tailrace
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
- Begins Below The Tailrace Of The Rainbow Dam To The Confluence With The Connecticut River
- The Confluence Of The East And West Branches To The Confluence With The Farmington River In East Granby
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
Nearby fishing
- Great Brook Reservoir
- Lower Fulton Park Pond
- Lake Wintergreen
- Seymour Reservoir Number 4
- Reservoir Number 2
- Reservoir Number 1
Other boat launches
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Black Pond as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Black Pond
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Black Pond.