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Lake Quassapaug

Town(s): Middlebury CT
County: New Haven

Size: 296 acres
Average Depth: 12 feet
Maximum Depth: 20 feet

Boating Allowed: Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply, Horsepower or Speed Restrictions
Boating Comments: Lake has a 5 mph speed limit on motor boats
Swimming: Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions

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Lake Quassapaug is a 296-acre reservoir in Middlebury, Connecticut. It is home to Quassy Amusement Park and six private outing clubs. The lake is spring-fed and is considered one of the cleanest lakes in Connecticut. It has a 5 mph speed limit on motor boats. Lake Quassapaug is a popular fishing destination. It is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, panfish, and trout. The lake is also a great place for open water swimming. Quassy Beach offers swimming and wading in the lake. The name Lake Quassapaug translates to "Big Pond" or "Big Rock". In colonial times, King George granted Abel Wheeler control of the lake. The lake has been known as Quassy Amusement Park since 1908.

Since the establishment of the Lake Quassapaug Association in 2012, LQA’s goal has been to ensure continuation of the lake’s high water quality and address issues affecting the 270-acre lake. In 2013, LQA hired the consulting firm Northeast Aquatic Research (NEAR) to provide information annually on
the health of the lake and suggest plans for remediation as needed.

Water Quality: Treated Annually, Town/State Monitoring
Vegetation Growth: Minimal
Non-native Species: Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum Spicatum)

Fish Species: Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Brown Bullhead, Bluegill

Boat Access: None, Private Lake
Parking Spaces: None

Shoreline Development: 25-50%

Definitions:	Kettle Pond Aquatic Vegetation

Links:	CT DEP Boating Guide CT Anglers Guide The CT Federation of Lakes CT Dept of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) CT Lake Maps Invasive Aquatic Plants of CT

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