David Pryor of Wilton pushes his boat against the public dock Tuesday at Wilson Pond in Wilton so he can secure it before pulling his trailer out of the water. Pryor says this is his first time launching his boat on Wilson Pond. Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal

David Pryor of Wilton steps onto his boat Tuesday before doing some fishing at Wilson Pond in Wilton. Pryor says this is his first time launching his boat on Wilson Pond. Donna Perry

David Pryor of Wilton heads out to do some fishing Tuesday at Wilson Pond in Wilton. Pryor says this is his first time launching his boat on Wilson Pond. Donna M. Perry/Sun Journal