Lake Maps:
Twin Lake South
General Information:
Town of Salisbury (860) 435-5170
Boating Regulations:
Lake Wononscopomuc: Restricted to boats with motors of 10 horsepower or less. No towing of skis or other flotation devices allowed.
Twin Lakes: Three waterskiers per boat, 35 mph limit except 6 mph speed limit within 200 feet of another vessel or dock. Also, 6 mph speed limit from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour after sunrise. Waterskiing activity to run counterclockwise on east and west halves of East Twin Lake.
Dockage, Moorings & Service:
O’Hara’s Landing Marina (860) 824-7583: Only full-service marina in the CT Lakes region. Offers a launch ramp (fee includes trailer parking), bait and tackle, and rentals of canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and pontoon boats.
Town of Salisbury (860) 435-5185: Offers dock space and moorings at Town Grove Beach and launch ramp. Also offers rowboat and kayak rentals.
Launch Ramp:
East Lake Dep Boat Launch: Suitable for kayaks and car-top boats only. Very shallow. Limited parking.
Salisbury Town Grove Park Launch: Access to Lakeville Lake (Wononscopomuc Lake). Fees are charged for the use of the ramp, beach, and park facilities.
Mary Peters Memorial Park: Small dirt ramp providing access to Lake Wononpakook.
Anchorages:
Overnight anchoring is not permitted in the Connecticut Lakes.
Dining:
Mary’s Café (860) 824-7583: Boater-friendly breakfast and lunch spot at O’Hara’s Landing Marina.
Sweet William’s (860) 435-3005: Popular bakery and coffee shop.
The Woodland (860) 435-0578: Sushi and creative takes on American classics such as steak, tuna, pork chops, salmon, and more in a casually chic atmosphere.
The White Hart (860) 435-0030: Fine dining at the historic 1806-built White Hart Inn.
Morgan’s (860) 435-9878: Farm-to-table dishes at the Interlaken Inn.
Provisions:
LeBonne’s Market (860) 435-2559: Family-owned market with organic items, prepared foods, deli and butcher shop.
Things To Do:
Lime Rock Park Raceway (860) 435-5000: Watch car racing at the same track frequented by Paul Newman.
Salisbury Association Historic Museum (860) 435-0566: Artifacts and exhibits relating to the history of the region, including its role as a cannon manufacturing center during the Revolutionary War.
Cool Shops:
Salisbury General Store (860) 435-9388: Old-fashioned toys, sundries, souvenirs, candy, and a real hometown pharmacist.
Salisbury Wines (860) 435-1414: Fine wines, spirits, and beer for all tastes and budgets.
Joie Maison (860) 596-4167: Wide selection of home décor items.
Passports (860) 435-8855: Offering fine antiques for home and garden, as well as exquisite jewelry and personal accessories.
Where to Stay:
White Hart Inn (860) 435-0030: Cozy, upscale inn and restaurant.
Interlaken Inn (800) 222-2909: Upscale lakeside resort, spa, and event venue.
Boat & Kayak Rental:
Town of Salisbury (860) 435-5185: Rowboat and kayak rentals at Town Grove Beach.
O’Hara’s Landing Marina (860) 824-7583: Only full-service marina in the CT Lakes region. Offers a launch ramp (fee includes trailer parking), bait and tackle, and rentals of canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and pontoon boats.
