Boat and Kayak Moorings

The annual Boat Mooring Lottery is held on the third Tuesday in April (7:00 pm) at the Board of Selectmen meeting in the Adella G. Urban Administrative Offices Conference Room. The purpose of the lottery is twofold. First, it establishes eligibility to rent a mooring (since there are usually more applicants than available moorings). Second, it establishes the order in which residents will choose the location of their boat mooring. Generally, a resident that fares well in the lottery will choose a mooring closer to shore. 

Any resident wishing to enter the lottery should submit an application to the Recreation Director. The application for a boat mooring, or kayak mooring can be obtained online, at Town Hall, or at the Recreation Department office located at the Town Beach. The information may be delivered via email to recdirector@columbiact.org or by postal service (323 Route 87, Columbia, CT 06327) or walk-in. Those awarded a mooring will be notified and will be required to supply proof of residency, boat registration information, a Safe Boating Certificate, and a non-refundable fee of $100.00 for a boat/kayak mooring or $75.00 for the kayak rack. The Town of Columbia limits motor size on Columbia Lake to 80 horsepower for outboard engines and 150 horsepower for inboard engines. For more information, please the Recreation Director at (860) 228-8513.