Activities for the 2012 Season


Watch this space for regular updates of our activities

 
 
 

April 21, 2012

*Litter Walk, Volunteers will collect litter from the roadside around Andover Lake by showing up at the Andover Dam at 9:00 am on Saturday, April 21st. Rain date is Sunday, April 22nd.

April 21, 2012

Boat Rack Reservations, Members who had boat rack space at Island Street ROW for 2011 may reserve that space again for 2012 beginning Saturday, April 21st by contacting Jennifer Nadeau preferably by e-mail at kayakin@sbcglobal.net or by phone at (860)742-7203

April 30, 2012

Membership Forms, Due Monday, April 30th. Late fee of $15 after April 30th except for seniors and new members.

June 23, 2012

*Community Tag Sale, 9am-3pm. Community effort to sell one's basement or attic “treasures” in the lake area.

June 26, 2012

Semi-annual Meeting, 7pm at the Old Andover Firehouse on Center St.

August 4, 2012

Beach Bash, A gathering of ALPOA members with music, food, games for children. Free to all members. Bring a dish to share.

October 10, 2012

Annual Meeting, 7pm at the Old Firehouse on Center Street in Andover.


* = Not ALPOA events

Beach hours (2012)

Memorial Day Weekend:

11am to 8pm

May 26, 27,28

Weekends:

11am to 8pm

June 2,3,9,10,16 & 17

Beach Open Full Time (Last Andover School day)

11am to 8pm





Beach Hours Reduced

11am to 7pm

August 19, 2012


Labor Day Weekend:

11am to 7pm

Beach Closing after Labor Day, Sept. 3rd





Open Swim begins at noon on swim lesson days. All times weather permitting. Beach phone: 742-5314. H . Security (Will) 655-4407. Hours are subject to change, and the beach maybe closed due to weather. The beach closes at sunset if it is earlier than 8pm.

Swim lessons (2012)

Level 1-6

ALPOA members

$35 per child( non-members &70 per child)


Private Lessons


$25 per ½ hour per person


Parties at Beach


$25 fee (fee due at booking and is non-refundable)


1 life guard for up to 20 guests $20per hour

2 life guard for up to 21-40 guests $40per hour



* Note: No child/Parent swim instructions this year.



NB: Groups subject to changes.



Private and Group Swim lessons available.

Boating

Andover lake is one of the cleanest lakes in Connecticut. One reason is because NO motor boats are allowed. Actually no boats with propellers in the water are allowed. Only row, paddle or sailboats are allowed.

Fishing

Andover Lake offers some of the best fishing in the state of Connecticut. COME JOIN THE FISHING FUN!!!

  • Fish species available to test the anglers skills include: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, White Catfish, Pumpkinseed, Bluegills, Redbreasted Sunfish, and Yellow Perch.

  • Most anglers practice "Catch and Release", thereby ensuring an excellent fishery for future generations.

  • Although the lake is for ALPOA members only, all State of Connecticut, Department of Enviromental Protection (DEP) rules and regulations, as defined in the yearly Anglers Guide, are applicable and enforced. This includes, but not limited to, the size and number of fish takes, as well as then need for a valid CT fishing license for anyone over 16 years of age. The Anglers Guide is distributed with the purchase of a fishing license, which can be purchased at any Town Hall's Town Clerk's office, Sports Shop or K-Mart.

  • Andover Lake has no "closed season" and is open to fishing year round, providing great fishing opportunites from a boat or from a shore for the novice angler as well as the more experienced angler.

Sailboat races

See the activities at the top of the page.

Volleyball

Watch this space for announcements.