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Paddling Trails

Fairfield County

Westport

Saugatuck River

Directions:

NOAA Chart: 12364 at 1:40,000

USGS Quadrangle: Westport and Sherwood Point

Type of Water: River

Paddle Length:

USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge: NA

Portage: None

Put In: Saugatuck River Boat Launch

Google Map

Longitude 73°22'2.29"W Latitude 41° 7'14.44"N

Take Out: Same As The Put-In

On The Water:

After launching your kayak head south - down river. As you make your way towards the harbor you'll pass under the railroad bridge and a quiet rocky shoreline.

After a bend in the river you'll come up to Kitts island - only visible during low tide. Just after the island you'll hit the main channel and need to keep your eyes open for boats while crossing the channel.

Paddle past all of the moored sailboats until you reach Seymour Rock. You can take a break from your paddling here or continue on to Cockenoe Island.

It's 3/4' s of a mile to Cockenoe Island. You'll head into a small bay and then see a sandy beach where you can land. On your way back keep to the right of Norwalk's Sprite Island and head back towards the mouth of the Saugatuck River.

What You’ll See: Cockenoe Island, Seymour Rock, Seymour Point, Cedar Point, Compo Beach, Bluff Point, Hendricks Point, and Kitts Island.

Cautions:

The section of the river below the bridge is affected by the tides and always passable during high and mid tide. You will be hindered by mudflats during low tide.

Saugatuck River Two

The information here is based upon the best available information presently available.

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