We went out this weekend. It was my first time deep-sea fishing in a long time... We had an…read moreexcellent time! The staff on the boat were absolutely amazing and helped give instructions on how to let down the line. They were there anytime there were questions and to assist when fish were caught. They provide very clear instructions ahead of time so you know exactly what to bring and what to wear. I highly recommend!!

Our 6 person group had a great time aboard the Grumpa with captain Ryan and first mate David…read more Despite the weather being spotty and the seas a little rough at times, we caught more Bluefish than our tired arms could handle and then loaded up on porgies and sea bass for our fish fry later that day. Ryan really knew what he was doing and Dave was very attentive and helpful. He explained each technique very well as we switched from diamond jig to umbrella rig to bottom fishing for porgies. Just a great day for all of us. The 6 person charter is the way to go to maximize your experience. Whether the larger party boat or the 6 person Grumpa, I highly recommend Sunbeam and will be back in the fall.

Nice fishing and boating area mostly private property surrounding the Lake so you can't walk…read morearound it but is quiet and peaceful Small boats kayaks can be launched from small boat ramp

There is Lower, Middle and Upper Bolton Lake only Lower and Middle have boat launch areas. Upper…read moreBolton isn't very large and not worth kayaking but I would say the fishing should be good because of the aquatic plant life: lily pads Bull Rushes and the like. I couldn't put my kayak in because of the Fire Dept drills that were going on but hope to do it next weekend. Middle Bolton is smaller than Lower but has less houses which makes it nice if you seek a serene spot to nature watch. The Lower and the Upper are both beautiful and a wonderful natural resource for water activities but note motor boats are limited in size so you won't be seeing any water skiing there, just fishing, sailing and kayaking...nice!

The Riverquest previously operated by Captain Mark & his side kick Mindy is now operated by the…read moreConnecticut River Museum in Essex CT. But have no fear, the operation is run flawlessly by professionals that love what they do & it shows. We have been enjoying the Connecticut river journeys on the Riverquest for several years now & learn something new every trip. Any cruise is a fun outing but we give high marks to the Old Saybrook lighthouse cruise & the Swallow migration cruises offered late summer, early fall. Several cruises do have tables set up where you can bring food & libations on board for a DIY onboard picnic while you cast a keen eye for vultures, osprey, eagles, cormorants & other water fowl, nesting hunting & feeding on the river. The scenery is wonderful. The ship is comfortable. 5 well earned stars.

My wife, a friend, and I partook the sunset cruise. It was a more personalized experience because…read moreit was small. We went on a steamboat ride and it felt like a ferry ride, crowded and loud. We were only 18 people in the riverboat so each group had our own table where we brought our own food. They provided binoculars for us to see things. We saw bald eagles, swallows, egrets, swan, etc. The crew was really knowledgeable. He taught us why the mute swan is an invasive species and how they damage the ecosystem. The ride was quite smooth and the breeze at the end of the day was really soothing. We didn't see the sunset unfortunately. The neighborhood in the area is very quaint and cute. People are extremely nice when compared to NYC. They say hi all the time. There is parking nearby but you had to pay attention to the signs. I didn't so I had to look further which I didn't revert because we got to explore the neighborhood.

Cool area. lots of places to lay low and relax. Biking is not a problem. The water is nice feeling…read moredue to a cold spring as well.

If you need breathtaking views especially this time of the year where the trees change color, this…read moreis the spot for you. There is more than one trail and if you have a map you can decide which trail to follow. If you are interested in just a walk around the lake the red trail would be perfect but if you are more interested in the view of the lake from higher up, then the blue to the orange trail, blue and blue to the red trail will get you there. The entire hike got us was about 3 miles. A simple hike that is good enough for a beginner. It had a steep hill and I was so out of breath going up but when you get to the top at the lookout point it was all worth it. The lake wasn't the cleanest as the water was green but there were still people fishing. A lot of picnic tables to sit, eat or hang out and a big parking lot with adequate space.

Just up stream on the Connecticut and East Haddam lies the Salmon River State DEEP boat launch. In…read morea beautiful and historic section of Connecticut River valley. Facilities are rough gravel parking lot with plenty of space for vehicles and boat trailers. There gender neutral "if you dare" port-a-potties and a well maintained boat ramp and temporary docking. We use the small carry in launch. Always susceptible to the tide. From the launches: South and northward the Connecticut River. To the right, North the inlet to the Salmon River. A quiet tidal wetland with an abounding wiz of wildlife. Just to name a few: Pods of Swan, Bald Eagle, Heron, turtle, and a mix of fish. You ca journey upstream for about 5 miles if my memory is correct to a dam and fish ladder.

Went on Blackhawk yesterday November 23rd, it was a beautiful day for fishing, and that's exactly…read morewhat we did. Everyone caught their limits, the crew were a superior bunch, very helpful and friendly, I don't know why they were said to be off putting. My cousin and I would strongly recommend taking a day trip with them!

We have been on The Black Hawk quite a few times and every time we have a wonderful experience! I…read morecan't say enough about the Captain and crew. They not only help to educate anyone new to fishing in a fun way, but they also enjoy what they do and it shows. We catch beautiful fish every time we go. Our whole family enjoys it and we look forward to many years of fishing on the Black Hawk and creating great family memories.

If you are ever so lucky as to go here, oh my gosh! What a great hike!! So much to see if you like…read morenature! We do Geocaching and over Covid started doing searches. This was one of our searches. So much beauty here! There is a stream, there is a field, there is a river, there are trails!! Go on line and read what Shoddy Cotton is first so you know why there was a mill.

UODATE We returned to hike in to see the awesome stone dam. It's a short distance in and trails are…read morepoorly marked. At the first option of a fork, head right if you want a quick way in. This trail has a large number of uprooted and fallen trees. Nothing dangerous but could be so much nicer. The dam is awesome; the workmanship amazing and water was flowing! It's def worth a look.

This gem is quite a bit off the beaten path. If you travel off season, which we do most of the…read moretime, you are rewarded with a serene nature experience, and relatively few fellow humans. It is dog friendly. From April to September the water is comfortable, with a pleasant sandy bottom. There seems to be a path all the way around the lake, but we've never gone that far. You are expected to carry your trash out to the parking lot, where you will find the only toilet facility in the form of a porta potty. Always a great place to lose the stress.

This was our first visit to Millers Pond, and we had a great experience. I printed the map from…read morethe DEEP web site first and checked out the comments and reviews on AllTrails app. We picked a route that would give us about a 3 mile walk and headed out. The parking lot wasn't very full when we arrived, but there are a lot of no parking signs on the road leading up to the park so I can only guess it must get really busy in the nicer months. We did a nice loop around the pond, there was mild terrain to navigate and with spring on its way, but the leaves not fully out yet the views were beautiful. We'll come visit again for sure, looks like there are a lot more trails to explore.