Hatch Pond Boat Launch is a public boat ramp at 2 Bulls Bridge Road in Kent, CT. The drive from Waterbury covers roughly 23 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Lake Waramaug Boat Ramp (Town of Washington) in New Preston (6.2 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Bulls Bridge Road Kent, CT |
| Water | Hatch Pond |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Hatch Pond Boat Launch: Connecticut DEEP Boating Division.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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The address is 2 Bulls Bridge Road, Kent, CT. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
Hatch Pond, in Kent.
The map data has no fee details for Hatch Pond Boat Launch, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Hatch Pond Boat Launch and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Great Falls Reservoir Access in Canaan, about 20 miles away.
Swamp River Fishing Access in Pawling (5.9 miles), Lake Waramaug Boat Ramp (Town of Washington) in New Preston (6.2 miles) and Addis Park Boat Ramp in New Milford (9.3 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby