To reach LZA Marine Patrol, call the CT State Police Troop A Southbury Dispatch at (203) 267-2200,
or use VHF Radio Channel 16. BOATING EMERGENCIES CALL 911.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lake Zoar Fishing Tournaments as of September 13, 2024
September 13, 2024
Provided by Bureau of Natural Resources / Fisheries Division Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection.
Microcystin Toxin Report August 27, 2024
September 1, 2024
Sites tested: Eichler’s Cove, Frenches Cove, Jackson Cove, Kettletown, Lakeside Marina, Pomperaug River, Pootatuck River, Sandbar, and Shepaug Dam.
Quick Things You Should Know
Vessel Registration
All vessels must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Speed Limit on Lake Zoar
Daytime speed limit of 45 mph.
(72 km/h or 39 knots)
(72 km/h or 39 knots)
30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise speed limit is 25 mph.
(40 km/h or 22 knots )
(40 km/h or 22 knots )
Personal Watercraft Nighttime Operation Prohibited
The law prohibits the operation of a personal watercraft at any time between the hours from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.
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