Town(s):
Goshen CT
County:
Litchfield
Size:
187
acres
Average Depth:
13
feet
Maximum Depth:
23
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, Jet-skis, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Tyler Lake is located in the town of Goshen and is a natural lake within the Houstatonic River Drainage Basin. Its water level was raised slightly by a masonry dam. The watershed is 4,166 acres of mostly undeveloped woods and agricultural land with moderate residential development. The lake is fed by West Side Pond Brook, Sucker Brook, a small stream and a bottom springs. It drains southward into a stream that feeds Woodbridge Lake, which drains via the Marshepaug River into the East Branch Shepaug River. The shoreline is dominated by residences with the exception of a wooded marsh on the northern shore.
The transparency of the lake is fair to clear with a visibility of 7-11 ft. in summer. The bottom of the lake consists of rock, sand, gravel, mud and organic muck. Fishing should be excellent for yellow perch and bullheads, good for seasonally stocked trout; good for crappie, sunfish and rock bass; and fair for bass.
Water Quality:
No Known Issues
Vegetation Growth:
Unknown
Non-native Species:
Unknown
Fishing Comments:
Should be excellent for yellow perch and bullheads; good seasonally for stocked trout.
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Bullhead, Sunfish, Bluegill, White Sucker
Boat Access:
Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Ramp Comments:
A state-owned boat launch is located on the western shore. Facilities at the launch include a concrete plank ramp, parking for 5 cars, and chemical toilets (seasonal).
From Rte. 63, take Rte. 4 west for 1.5 miles, right on Tyler Heights Rd., launch is on right at bottom of hill.
Parking Spaces:
Less than 10
Shoreline Development:
50-75%