The Candlewood Lake Authority has finished their yearly boat count, which has been conducted since 1978.  This year, the total number of vessels increased to 6,240 from last year’s total of about 5,900.  This is still less than 2015 and 2016, whose totals were 6,251 and more than 6,500 respectively.  There's been a growth in popularity of personal watercrafts like Jetskis and Waverunners  since the 90’s, as well as those that don't require registration like canoes, kayaks, and standing paddleboards.