Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Connecticut Water Trails Litchfield County Salisbury Twin Lakes
Site Location:
Basic Information: Known respectively as Washining Lake (East Twin Lake) and Washinee Lake (West Twin Lake), the Twin Lakes are calcareous lakes, home to several rare aquatic plants, and surrounded by northern and central hardwoods. Located in Salisbury, Connecticut, the lakes flow north into Massachusetts and form the headwaters of Schenob Brook. Washining and Washinee lakes have been used for recreational fishing, boating, and swimming since the late 1800's.
Water Type: Fresh Season: Site Contact Information: Department of
Environmental Protection 79 Elm Street Hartford, Connecticut 06106-5127
Longitude 73.386667 ºW Latitude 42.018333 ºN
Location Map:
USGS Quadrangle: Bash Bish Falls
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Site Description: Environment:
Additional Info:
Important Note: Due to the presence of zebra mussels (an invasive species) any boat used in these lakes must NOT be used again for 5 days afterwards & should be cleaned with hot water.
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