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| image = Lake Saltonstall RWA Trail.jpg |
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| caption = Lake Saltonstall and the RWA trail on the east side of the lake |
| caption = Lake Saltonstall and the [[South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority|RWA]] trail on the east side of the lake |
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| caption_bathymetry = USGS topographic map: <br />Lake Saltonstall and [[Saltonstall Mountain]] |
| caption_bathymetry = USGS topographic map: <br />Lake Saltonstall and [[Saltonstall Mountain]] |
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| location = [[Branford, Connecticut|Branford]] / [[East Haven, Connecticut|East Haven]], [[Connecticut]], [[United States]] |
| location = [[Branford, Connecticut|Branford]] / [[East Haven, Connecticut|East Haven]], [[Connecticut]], [[United States]] |
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'''Lake Saltonstall''' is a long narrow lake located in south-central [[Connecticut]]. |
'''Lake Saltonstall''' is a long narrow lake located in south-central [[Connecticut]]. It covers an area of approximately {{convert|0.66|sqmi|km2}} and is nestled in the center of the [[trap rock]] [[Saltonstall Mountain]]. The lake is surrounded by forest and serves as part of the local water supply for surrounding towns. |
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The lake and the area around it is owned by the [[South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority]], a company which also regulates fishing and rents boats. Private boats are not allowed. A [https://www.rwater.com/products-services/recreation Regional Water Authority (RWA) recreation permit] may be purchased, which provides access to hiking trails, fishing and boat rentals at Lake Saltonstall and other properties owned and maintained by the RWA. |
The lake and the area around it is owned by the [[South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority]], a company which also regulates fishing and rents boats. Private boats are not allowed. A [https://www.rwater.com/products-services/recreation Regional Water Authority (RWA) recreation permit] may be purchased, which provides access to hiking trails, fishing and boat rentals at Lake Saltonstall and other properties owned and maintained by the RWA. |
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There are a variety of fish native to Lake Saltonstall in addition to those that are stocked by the RWA. Fish in Lake Saltonstall include [[ |
There are a variety of fish native to Lake Saltonstall in addition to those that are stocked by the RWA. Fish in Lake Saltonstall include [[largemouth bass]], [[smallmouth bass]], [[walleye]], [[trout]], [[yellow perch]] and [[carp]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/opening-day-of-fishing-season/1121735767|title=Anglers celebrate opening day of fishing season}}</ref> |
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[[Interstate 95 in Connecticut|Interstate 95]] runs across the southern edge of the lake, connecting the towns of [[East Haven, Connecticut]] and [[Branford, Connecticut]]. |
[[Interstate 95 in Connecticut|Interstate 95]] runs across the southern edge of the lake, connecting the towns of [[East Haven, Connecticut]] and [[Branford, Connecticut]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070810211314/http://www.rwater.com/recreation/saltonstall.htm Lake Saltonstall Website] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070810211314/http://www.rwater.com/recreation/saltonstall.htm Lake Saltonstall Website] |
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* [http://www.visitnewhaven.com/pdfs/trails/Regional_Water_Authority/TrailMapRWALakeSaltonstall.pdf SCCRWA Lake Saltonstall map and brochure]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. |
* [http://www.visitnewhaven.com/pdfs/trails/Regional_Water_Authority/TrailMapRWALakeSaltonstall.pdf SCCRWA Lake Saltonstall map and brochure]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. |
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[[Category:East Haven, Connecticut]] |
[[Category:East Haven, Connecticut]] |
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[[Category:Lakes of New Haven County, Connecticut]] |
[[Category:Lakes of New Haven County, Connecticut]] |
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[[Category:Reservoirs in Connecticut]] |
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[[Category:Metacomet Ridge, Connecticut]] |
[[Category:Metacomet Ridge, Connecticut]] |
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Revision as of 16:10, 10 November 2019
| Lake Saltonstall | |
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 Lake Saltonstall and the RWA trail on the east side of the lake | |
  Lake Saltonstall | |
| Location | Branford / East Haven, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°17′42″N 72°50′46″W / 41.2951°N 72.8462°W |
| Type | Reservoir[1] |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2) |
| Average depth | 41 feet (12 m) |
| Max. depth | 113 feet (34 m) |
| Surface elevation | 23 ft (7.0 m)[1] |
Lake Saltonstall is a long narrow lake located in south-central Connecticut. It covers an area of approximately 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2) and is nestled in the center of the trap rock Saltonstall Mountain. The lake is surrounded by forest and serves as part of the local water supply for surrounding towns.
The lake and the area around it is owned by the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, a company which also regulates fishing and rents boats. Private boats are not allowed. A Regional Water Authority (RWA) recreation permit may be purchased, which provides access to hiking trails, fishing and boat rentals at Lake Saltonstall and other properties owned and maintained by the RWA.
There are a variety of fish native to Lake Saltonstall in addition to those that are stocked by the RWA. Fish in Lake Saltonstall include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, trout, yellow perch and carp.[2]
Interstate 95 runs across the southern edge of the lake, connecting the towns of East Haven, Connecticut and Branford, Connecticut.
Lake Saltonstall's maximum depth does not exceed 113 feet (34 m) and its mean depth is 41 feet (12 m).
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