Local Directory
Everything you need around Candlewood Lake — marinas, dining, rentals, and more.
Lattins Cove Marina
Full-service marina with slips, fuel dock, and boat launch. Located on the east shore of Candlewood Lake.
Echo Bay Marina
Marina offering seasonal slips, winter storage, and boat maintenance on the northern end of Candlewood Lake.
Candlewood East Marina
Quiet marina with slips for boats up to 28 feet. Convenient location near Danbury.
Chatterton Point Marina
Full-service marina with gas dock on the west shore of Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield.
Gerard's Marina
Marina on the northern tip of Candlewood Lake in New Milford with seasonal slips and storage.
Nina's Marina
Marina located on the east shore near Danbury with boat slips and docking.
Pocono Point Marina
Marina near Forty Acre Mountain with slips and access to the main lake body.
Brookfield Bay Marina
Marina on Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield with seasonal slips and boating services.
Down the Hatch
The ONLY restaurant directly on Candlewood Lake. Dock-and-dine, waterfront bar. Best sunset views. Note: The property is currently listed for sale ($6.75M) — it is uncertain if the restaurant will open for the 2026 season. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Mangia Mangia
Italian restaurant & pizza right on Candlewood Lake Road. Great for a quick bite before or after boating.
Maggie McFly's
American casual dining and bar food on Federal Road. Family-friendly with a large menu.
Lakeside Pub
Casual pub with beautiful views of Candlewood Lake. Open year-round. Community staple since 2002.
Barbarie's Black Angus Grill
Upscale steakhouse and seafood restaurant. Perfect for a special dinner after a day on the lake.
The 440 Line Restaurant
American restaurant on Route 39, convenient stop near Squantz Cove boat launch.
Biscotti's Ristorante
Italian restaurant in New Fairfield. Great for a sit-down dinner near the lake.
Candlewood Creamery
Ice cream shop on Route 39. Perfect post-boating treat for the whole family.
Lucia Restaurant
Italian fine dining on Bank Street in downtown New Milford. Excellent for a special evening out.
Candlewood Lake Boat Rentals
Pontoon boats, jet skis, and kayak rentals by the hour or full day. No boating license required for pontoons.
Squantz Pond Bait & Tackle
Live bait, tackle, fishing licenses, and local fishing tips near Squantz Pond State Park.
Candlewood Marine Services
Engine repair, winterization, shrink wrapping, and spring commissioning for all boat types.
Squantz Pond State Park
Public boat launch, swimming area, hiking trails, and picnic facilities. State park pass required.
Lattins Cove State Boat Launch
State-operated public boat launch ramp with parking for up to 100 vehicles.
Squantz Cove State Boat Launch
State-operated boat launch on the north end of Candlewood Lake. Capacity: 100 vehicles.
Dikes Point Recreation Area
FirstLight Power facility. Car-top/carry launch only (kayaks, canoes). No boat ramp. Reservations required.
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