Driving Directions:

Route 8 north from Waterbury to the last exit in Winsted. At the end of the exit turn right onto Route 8 then turn left onto Route 44 West. After about 1 mile turn left onto Route 263 which takes you to Winchester Center. Stay on Route 263 through Winchester Center, then Bear right onto West Road which takes you to the boat launch. There is plenty of parking at the boat launch.

Directions Map: Google Map

Winchester Lake Boat Launch

ADA Access:

Site Description:

Environment:

Additional Info:

Size: 246 acres

Paddling Lake Winchester:

USGS Quadrangle: Norfolk

Type of Water: Shallow Reservoir - Marshland

Paddle Length: 246 acres

USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge: NA

Portage: None

Put In: Winchester Lake Boat Launch

Google Map

Longitude  73° 9'7.72"W    Latitude 41°54'29.04"N

Take Out: Same As The Put-In

On The Water:

From the boat launch paddle along the western shore you can explore several coves. As you paddle around this magnificent lake please be aware of the numerous submerged tree stumps and rocks that populate the lake.

There is a nice little island on the western side which is a great place to pull out and stop for lunch. You can probably paddle around this lake in about 2-3 hours.

Cautions: Stumps and rocks below the waters surface