The shores of Lake Lillinonah caress Brookfield, Bridgewater, New Milford, Newtown, Southbury and Roxbury. The Lake Lillinonah Authority & The Brookfield Community Network provide this page as a guide to recreation and safe boating.

* Improve water quality in Lake Lillinonah and the Housatonic River system

* Promote safe boating through education and enforcement of the Boating laws

*Develop onshore recreational facilities

* Water quality testing during the swimming season and working with Town and State Health Departments to advise residents and lake users of water conditions.

* Operate a Marine Patrol Enforcement Unit with two LLA owned boats, radio equipped, with constant shore contact. Able to provide First Aid and other types of assistance to boating public as well as enforcing the boating laws.

* Perusal of State legislative needs and proposed bills.

* Methods for abatement of algae and weeds.

*NOTE:

This map is not intended for navigational purposes. Hazard markers are shown as approximate locations. The LLA claims no responsibility for damages resulting from nmarked hazards from which a buoy has been removed or has strayed. LLA reserves the right to add or take away markers at its discretions.

REGISTRATION REGULATIONS

Original Certificate... All motorboats must be registered. If you purchase a new boat or a used boat that is currently registered you are responsible for seeing that it is registered in your name.

Certificate... The certificate of motorboat number must be on board the motorboat whenever the owner or any person authorized by him is aboard.

CONNECTICUT BOATING LAW PROHIBITS YOU FROM:

1. Overloading vessel.

2. Operating recklessly to endanger person or property.

3. Creating hazardous wakes.

4.Operating motorboat faster than 6 mph within 100 feet of shore, pier, anchored vessel, etc.

5. Sitting or standing on bow or gunwales.

CONNECTICUT BOATING LAW REQUIRES YOU TO:

1. Proceed at a moderate speed in narrow channels, anchorages, and congested areas.

2. Proceed at minimum speeds near public beaches.

3. Remain at least 100 feet from SCUBA flag (red with white diagonal stripe).

4. Render assistance if you are involved in a collision.

5. Have a BOATING CERTIFICATE to operate a motorboat in excess of 5 hp if you are under 18 years of age.

CONNECTICUT WATERSKIING LAW REQUIRES:

1. Must have observer at least 12 years of age in towboat, who shall communicate with boat operator and skier at all times using authorized signals.

2. Skier must wear approved life saving device.

3. Towboat cannot operate faster than 6 mph within 100 feet of shore, pier, or vessel except when taking off or landing waterskier.

4. Towboat or skier cannot threaten to strike person or property.

5. All towed devices must be approved type (no truck tire tubes).

SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ON VESSELS:

1. Approved life saving device for each person on board and a throwable device if boat is 16 feet and over.

2. Effective muffler(s) on motor.

3. Ventilating equipment and flame arrestor.

4. Fire extinguishers.

Anti-Littering laws are enforced on all waters and shore areas.
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