Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Connecticut Coastal Paddling New Haven County Milford Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Area
Site Location:
Basic Information: This Wildlife Management Area is a wonderful retreat
from the bustle of daily activity. Very few homes are along this
preserve and once you are in the inlets you cannot see them. Type: Water Type: Saltwater Season:
Site Contact Information:
Site Coordinates:
Longitude
73.10655 ºW Latitude
Location Map:
 USGS Quadrangle: Milford Navigational Charts:
Driving Directions: Exit 34 off I-95 turn West onto Bridgeport
Ave. Drive .4 miles and turn Left onto Naugatuck Ave. Follow for
approximately .5 miles Turn Right onto Milford Point Road. Turn Right
onto Court Street. Follow Court Street until it ends. Follow the dirt
road at the end of Court Street to the parking area.
Boat Launch Information: Charles Wheeler Wildlife Management Area ADA Access:
Site Description:
Environment: Cape Additional Info:
There are many narrow inlets to explore in this
area. It is easy to get into the Housatonic River at the mouth of Long
Island Sound. Other areas accessible from here are Charles Island and
Milford Harbor. Due to the extreme lack of water during low tide, the best time to paddle here would be approx. 2 hours before, but no more than 2 hours after high tide. There weren't any places to pullout and rest inside the WMA, but a short paddle on the Housatonic and you are able to pullout at a Marina boat ramp to use the facilities, etc. Site History:
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