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Amos Lake

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Amos Lake, Connecticut

Amos Lake real estate is a beautiful, but less active, market for lake homes and land in Connecticut.

There are typically very few lake homes for sale on Amos Lake, and very few lots and land listings available.

This lake is a mid-sized Connecticut lake and has 2 miles of shoreline. The closest major airport, Bradley International Airport, is only 61 miles away.

About Amos Lake

Near the Conveniences of Norwich

Amos Lake is situated just five miles east of Norwich, in Preston, Connecticut. Minutes away, you will find stores, restaurants, hotels, and the Backus Hospital. The Hartford Hospital or Hartford-Brainard Airport is just an hour away.

Amos Lake has a surface area of 113 acres. Its pristine waters can reach depths of 45 feet but are 20 feet deep on average.

Best-Known for Fishing

Amos Lake is a popular fishing destination for quality-sized largemouth bass. If you wish angle fish other than bass, you can make great catches of trout or panfish.

During the summer months, higher-speed boats are permitted along with water skiing and tubing. Small fishing boats and other watercraft like kayaks and canoes are welcome year-round.

On the southernmost point of the lake, Amos Beach is a fun location for swimming, tanning, or playing in the sand.

Nearby Attractions

At the Mohegan Sun Casino & Arena, you will have an exciting night out, whether you are trying to hit the jackpot or catching a live show by a big-name music artist.

Test your golf game at the 18-hole championship course at the Norwich Golf Club. Just 19 miles south will bring you to the Mystic Aquarium to have rare encounters with beluga whales, African penguins, sea lions, and more.

The Getaway You Were Looking For

While staying at Amos lake, you can spend a day on the water and be downtown by night. Its convenient location makes it an excellent choice of lake property.

Lake Overview

  • 2mi. of Shoreline
  • 13ft. Avg. Depth
  • 45ft. Deepest Depth
  • Dam Name
    Amos Lake Dam
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    113
  • Public Boat Ramps
    1
  • Water Level
    Full Pool Year Round

Information

  • Counties: New London County
  • Fish: Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
  • Condos available (No)
  • Notable events: Adult Kickball Tournament, Scarecrow Festival
  • Sailing clubs: Amos Lake Beach Club
  • Interesting facts: Amos Lake is less than 10 miles away from two casinos
  • Known for: Beautiful wooded areas that consist mostly of oak and hickory.
  • History: Lake Amos is named after Hugh Amos
  • Landmarks: Cooks and Avery Pond
  • Other notes: The Preston Parks and Recreation offers children's dance classes and yoga classes for adults.

Amenities

Marinas
Gales Ferry Marina
(860) 462-2146
55 Chapman Ln
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
(860) 886-6363
1 American Warf
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 861-2722
262 Sherucket Turnpike
Griswold, CT 06351
Golf Courses
(860) 599-2248
229 Elmridge rd
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
Private
(860) 376-3268
259 Preston Rd
Jewett City, CT 0651
Private
(860) 312-2149
1 Clubshouse Dr
North Stonington , CT 06359
Campgrounds
(860) 885-6199
53 Hollowell Rd
Preston , CT 063365

Nearby

Hospitals
(860) 889-8331
326 Washington St.
Norwich, CT 06360
Airports
Bradley International Airport
Schoephoester Rd, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
61 miles away
Worcester Regional Airport
375 Airport Dr. Worcester, MA 01602
58 miles away