Lake Saltonstall

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Lake Saltonstall
Lake Saltonstall - USGS topographic map: Lake Saltonstall and Saltonstall Mountain
USGS topographic map:
Lake Saltonstall and Saltonstall Mountain
Location Connecticut
Basin countries United States
Surface area 20.2 square miles (52 km²)
Average depth 41 feet (12 m)
Max. depth 113 feet (34 m)

Lake Saltonstall is a long narrow lake located in south-central Connecticut. It covers an area of approximately 20.2 square miles (52 km²) and is nestled in the center of the traprock 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.

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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