Lake Saltonstall

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lake_name = Lake Saltonstall
image_lake =Saltonstall.gif
caption_lake = USGS topographic

Lake Saltonstall and Saltonstall Mountain
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location = Connecticut
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area = convert|20.2|sqmi|km2
depth = convert|41|ft|m
max-depth = convert|113|ft|m
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Lake Saltonstall is a long narrow lake located in south-central Connecticut. It covers an area of approximately convert|20.2|sqmi|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 convert|113|ft|m and its mean depth is convert|41|ft|m.

References

* [http://www.rwater.com/recreation/saltonstall.htm Lake Saltonstall Website]
* [http://www.visitnewhaven.com/pdfs/trails/Regional_Water_Authority/TrailMapRWALakeSaltonstall.pdf SCCRWA Lake Saltonstall map and brochure] .