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jcwitty t1_je0fxbu wrote

Not sure if this is the same place:

https://www.firstlightpower.com/recreation/

The area is open for summer hiking, picnicking,and fishing from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The 1/2 mile Shepaug Interpretive Trail on the shore of Lake Lillinonah describes the diverse roles trees play from shade, to wood products, to food for both people and wildlife. Shepaug Recreation Area also boasts two canoe portages both upstream and downstream of the power station along with two vegetative buffer garden demonstration areas showcasing native plants.

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savings2015 t1_je0yre5 wrote

It isn't really a place for swimming or any type of water activities like that. I believe there are signs warning against it. It's not someplace I'd ever suggest someone would really want to visit - I definitely wouldn't recommend getting in the water there as it gets deep awfully quick. If someone were to have an issue there, they're in serious trouble as no help is coming quickly.

There are far, far better places - and far more accessible places - for activities in the area and, especially on weekdays, you may be the only one there to enjoy them even at the height of fishing season/summer/whatever season you're there.

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1984isnowpleb OP t1_je12m80 wrote

Replying to savings2015 (#2,421,453)

Thanks! I’ve stopped down there hiking the mattatuck and saw trash like people hang there. I was unsure if the signs were related to the trail or he wood surrounding them. Especially the way they’re angled.

I was asking for a friend who works at a facility that takes their clients swimming. They were looking for swimming areas off the beaten path. I told them I thought this place was off limits, but couldn’t find much info.

Thanks again!

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