OCTOBER 27th – NOVEMBER 5th Beginning on October 27, 2025, FirstLight will conduct a drawdown of Lake Lillinonah at the Shepaug Dam to conduct its annual maintenance and inspection activities. The normal summer operating range of the station is from 200’-195.5’, and the drawdown will target an elevation of 190.5’. The drawdown will lower lake …

Date: Friday, July 4th, 2025 As most of you may know, there are fireworks each year around the 4th of July that can been seen from the lake. We wanted to take a moment to share with our members that this year, the fireworks will be Friday, July 4th,  shortly after sunset. If you intend to see …

Dates: Saturday, May 31st – Housatonic CoveSaturday, June 7th – Lover’s Leap ShallowsSaturday, June 21st – Lover’s Leap Shallows (if needed) We need volunteers to help pull the invasive Water Chestnut to help prevent its spread.Please email us at info@friendsofthelake.org if you are available and would like more information.

Date: Thursday, August 14th, 2025 Time: 6-8 pm Location: Mine Hill Distillery // 5 Mine Hill Road, Roxbury CT We are thrilled to share that this year’s Anniversary Party will be held at Mine Hill Distillery in Roxbury. Please join us for a special evening that includes our members, special guests, cocktails & light food! …

Date: Saturday, June 28th, 2025 Time: 4:30 pm – the dessert house kicks us out! Prepare for a great evening of shuttling around our lake via Pontoon boats on a (hopefully) beautiful summer evening, visiting several lake-front homes while being treated to a succession of appetizers, entrees and finally, dessert! Let us know if you …

Date: Sunday, June 1st, 2025 Time: 8:30 am Location: Bridgewater Boat Launch, Route 133, Bridgewater, CT Due to past conflicts with youth sports, we are moving Save the Lake Day from our normal Saturday to Sunday, June 1, 2025, with the hope of getting more young folks and fresh faces involved! For any families with …

Date: Thursday, August 8th, 2024 Mark your calendars! Details forthcoming…

Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2024 Location: Bridgewater Boat Launch, Route 133, Bridgewater, CT Gloves, garbage bags, refreshments provided! Please wear shoes that can get soaked! Don’t forget your hat and sunscreen. Always a fun and interesting day – everyone is welcome! If you have a pontoon boat you can provide, please let us know!

FirstLight Power has announced the dates of their annual drawdown of Lake Lillinonah to perform their maintenance and inspection of the Shepaug Dam. This year the drawdown will begin on October 30, ending November 8, 2023. The drawdown will be approximately 5’ below the normal low operating level of 195.5’. Please be aware that any …