Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Connecticut Boat Launches Fairfield County Shelton Housatonic River - Hull Bridge (Route 8)
Site Location: Canal Street East, Shelton, Connecticut
Coordinates: Longitude
73.088545ºW
Latitude Type: Season: Driving Directions:
Canal St East, under the Route
8 Bridge
From Sunnyside Park, Route 110, Shelton: Route 110 (River Road) travel northeast 1.3 miles Continue straight on Route 110 (Howe Avenue) travel
0.6 miles RIGHT on Wharf Street travel 0.1 miles RIGHT on Canal Street East/Riverdale Avenue travel 80
feet Directions Map: Google Map Regulations: Docks: Toilets: Parking : Parking Spaces: Parking Fees: Parking Surface: Access Road Surface: Ramp Surface: ADA Accessible: Site Description: This is an un-improved location to launch a canoe or go fishing under the bridge. There is no ramp, but there is room to park on adjacent streets. It is the furthest upstream location within the coastal zone to launch a small boat. Environment: Additional Info: Along Canal Street and Riverdale
Avenue between the bridges at Bridge Street and Route 8 is a lovely, open
area along the river with walking paths. The launch is under the Route 8
Bridge. Follow the paved path to a dirt path to a short steep bank to
access the river. Directly across the river is OʼSullivanʼs
Island in Derby and just downstream is where the Naugatuck River joins the
Housatonic from the east. This section is tidal. Please check tide charts and wind conditions. Site Contact Information:
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