Town(s):
Newtown CT
County:
Fairfield
Local Name:
Taunton Lake
Size:
124
acres
Average Depth:
22
feet
Maximum Depth:
30
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Gas Engines Prohibited, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply, Other Restrictions
Boating Comments:
Gas powered motors and jet skis are prohibited. Electric trolling motors are permitted if you are a property owner. Kayaks and canoes are also permitted, although there is very limited public access to the lake.
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Taunton Lake is a private, 124 acre body of water located in Newtown CT. It has an average depth of 7.0 meters (22 feet). A private boat launch in the northwest provides access to authorized parties. The rapid increase in depth from the shore leads to the majority of the lake being too deep for aquatic vegetation but the edges and the shallow southeast cove have recently become invaded with Myriophyllum spicatum (Eurasian watermilfoil). Gas powered motors and jet skis are prohibited. Electric trolling motors are permitted if you are a property owner. Kayaks and canoes are also permitted, although there is very limited public access to the lake.
Water Quality:
Town/State Monitoring
Vegetation Growth:
Moderate
Non-native Species:
Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum)
Fishing Comments:
Taunton is stocked six times each year with trout. NF&GC stocks only trout — Brown, Rainbow and Brook. Large and Small mouth bass reproduce naturally in the lake as do other fish, including white and yellow perch, crappie, and sunfish.
Fish Species:
Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Sunfish
Boat Access:
Primarily Car-top boats & Canoes
Ramp Comments:
Ramp is private.
Parking Spaces:
Less than 10
Shoreline Development:
25-50%
