Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Connecticut Coastal Paddling New Haven County Milford Housatonic River
Site Location:
Basic Information: A sandy spit that wraps around the outside of Caswell Cove and runs along the river for several hundred feet. There is a small parking lot and ample area for fishing or to launch a canoe Put in at the state launch off of Naugatuck Avenue - under the I-95 bridge and traveled South/downstream under the route 1 bridge to the salt marsh area at the mouth of the river. A distance of about 3/4 miles. This area is a maze of waterways that is a lot of fun to explore. If you travel all the way through the marsh there is a sandy beach at the mouth of the river. On the Stratford side, this is a public beach and there are porta-toilets and the real bathrooms are open in season. Upstream from the launch there are other marshy island that are fun to paddle through but there seems to be less of an abundance of wildlife there Type: Tidal River Water Type: Saltwater Season:
Site Contact Information:
Site Coordinates:
Longitude 73.108442 ºW Latitude
Location Map:
 USGS Quadrangle: Navigational Charts:
Driving Directions: ITouch Map: Housatonic River
Boat Launch Information:
Caswell Cove Water Access Area
Site Description:
Environment: Tidal River Additional Info:
Put in at the state launch off of Naugatuck Ave.
under the I-95 bridge and you can travel South/downstream under the
Route 1 bridge to the salt marsh area at the mouth of the river. A
distance of about 3/4 miles. This area is a maze of waterways that is a
lot of fun to explore. At low tide the muddy shores are covered with
hundreds of tiny snails. This marsh is subject to a 4-5 foot difference
between high and low tide so plan accordingly. High tide will allow you
to get into many more of the waterways, but visiting at dead low tide
lets you make use of the tidal current both to and from the launch. If you travel all the way through the marsh there is
a sandy beach at the mouth of the river. On the Stratford side, this is
a public beach and there are porta-toilets and the real bathrooms are
open in season. Upstream from the launch there are other marshy island
that are fun to paddle through but there seems to be less of an
abundance of wildlife there.
Housatonic River Paddling Trail
USGS Quadrangle: M
USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge: Portage:
Put In:
Longitude
73° 6'27.57"W Latitude Take Out: Same As The Put-In
On The Water:
If you travel all the way through the marsh there is a sandy beach at the mouth of the river. On the Stratford side, this is a public beach and there are port-a-toilets and the real bathrooms are open in season. Upstream from the launch there are other marshy island that are fun to paddle through but there seems to be less of an abundance of wildlife there. Paddling to the North you'll pass by a large power plant emptying hot water into the river. You'll may be able to feel the heat through the bottom of your kayak. You'll soon hit marshland and at low tide there will be a lot of low - soft sand flats exposed. As you paddle further upstream you'll hear the famous "singing bridge." As you get closer to it - when the wind is blowing it sounds like a swarm of bees. The sound is created by the open grates that cars travel over 70 feet above you. After the bridge on your left you'll be able to see the Sikorsky Helicopter Plant. Further upstream you'll hit several islands and dams.
Cautions:
Paddling The Housatonic In Milford Two Directions: From the East: Take I-95 South to Exit 34. Turn right onto Bridgeport Avenue for 0.4 miles. Make right onto Naugatuck Avenue. Continue and the Housatonic River State Boat Launch will be under the I-95 highway on your left. From the West: Take I-95 North to Exit 33. Stay on Ferry Boulevard for 0.5 miles. Turn slight right onto Barnum Avenue for 0.6 miles. Then make a left Naugatuck Avenue. Continue and the Housatonic River State Boat Launch will be under the I-95 highway on your left.
USGS Quadrangle:
USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge:
Longitude 73°
6'27.57"W Latitude
Site History:
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