Marine Patrol Update: Due to the low levels of the lake, Marine Patrol will not be on for inspections until Friday 5/22/26. However, you can have your boat inspected during Rec Office hours!
Marine Patrol Number: 860-256-9720 or 860-207-5081
Please call the Marine Patrol number if assistance is needed for boating violations or to assist operators with disabled watercrafts. If there is an emergency, please call 911.
SEE BELOW FOR 2026 COLUMBIA LAKE GATE BOAT LAUNCH MONITORING AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE & BOAT LAUNCH ACCESS PACKET
To participate in the ‘I Care! For the Sake of the Lake’ educational and inspection program for lakefront homeowners and town residents launching non-motorized watercraft when no inspectors are on duty, click here.
Gate monitoring is enforced at the boat launch, located at Columbia Town Beach, during the stated hours. Prior to launching a watercraft, it is inspected for the presence of Aquatic Invasive Species, pursuant to the Inspection Procedures in accordance with the Town of Columbia (TOC) Town Ordinance 6-4. Inspection of watercraft is completed by Qualified TOC Inspectors.
To launch a watercraft at the TOC Boat Launch, the watercraft needs to be registered to a resident of the Town of Columbia. Registration, proof of residence, and a boating license are required upon the initial inspection of a watercraft.