Wakesurf Spot · Connecticut
Lake Zoar
A Housatonic River impoundment in western Connecticut bordered by Southbury, Newtown, Monroe and Oxford.
Lake Zoar is a wakesurfing reservoir in Connecticut, near Southbury. It covers roughly 975 acres. A Housatonic River impoundment in western Connecticut bordered by Southbury, Newtown, Monroe and Oxford.
Water skiing and jet skiing are permitted on Lake Zoar, and public boat launches are available in each of the surrounding towns. The Southbury launch is maintained by the state of Connecticut and open to non-town residents.
The typical warm-weather window here is June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Lake Zoar runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Water skiing and jet skiing are permitted on Lake Zoar, and public boat launches are available in each of the surrounding towns. The Southbury launch is maintained by the state of Connecticut and open to non-town residents. Connecticut: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.