Lake Homes Realty
Enter City or Zip

Off Market Properties

View Available Properties

Washining Lake

Connecticut

24Listings
Washining Lake, Connecticut

Washining Lake real estate is considered a beautiful, but less active, market for lake homes and lake lots in Connecticut.

There are typically very few lake homes for sale on Washining Lake at any given time. The lake will usually have very few lake lots and land for sale.

Page 1 of 2

About Washining Lake

One of The Twin Lakes

Washining Lake is the larger of the Twin Lakes, covering 569 acres of surface area. The lake reaches depths up to 80 feet, with an average depth of 32 feet.

Stand In Three States at Once

Washining Lake rests in Litchfield county in the town of Salisbury. It is under 30 miles from the Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York tri-point. The lake is also under two hours from both Springfield and Hartford.

History

The area's original settlers were the Mahican Native Americans. Both of the Twin Lakes were named after the two daughters of a Mahican chief. Washining can be translated to "laughing water."

Boating, Fishing and Swimming

Residents enjoy spending their day on the water swimming, boating, and inner tubing.

This lake has a large variety of fish including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and sunfish.

Investing in a Lifestyle

Whether you are looking to retire or just wanting to make that lake home dream a reality, purchasing real estate on Washining Lake is not just gaining a property, but a way of life.

Lake Overview

  • 32ft. Avg. Depth
  • 80ft. Deepest Depth
  • Shoreline Borders
    Mountains
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    569
  • Water Level
    Full Pool Year Round

Information

  • Counties: Litchfield County
  • Fish: Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Walleye, White Crappie
  • Notable events: Summer Autocross Series at Lime Rock Park. Annual Branford Jazz Concert Series on the Green.
  • Interesting facts: The two Twin Lakes are separated by a isthmus.
  • Known for: Being one of the Twin Lakes.
  • History: Named by a Mahican Chief.
  • Landmarks: Isola Bella American School for the Deaf.