LAKES AND PONDS
You’ll find 82 lakes and ponds to sail, canoe, water ski, swim and fish; a place for year-round recreation. Discover why we’re called the Lakes Region. SEBAGO LAKE Known far and wide for its size, depth and cleanliness, Sebago Lake is the reason many visitors come here and is often the reason they keep coming back year after year. Sebago Lake, the second largest lake in Maine, is roughly fifteen miles long and ten miles wide with a surface area covering over 30,500 acres. The lake is 316 feet deep at its deepest and has an average depth of 107 feet. Spend time on this lake and experience all of its wonderful features: wide expanses of open water, bird and animal life, towering trees along its shoreline, and inspiring views of Mount Washington and the White Mountains of New Hampshire There is a public boat launch on Route 302 in Raymond.
LONG LAKE Long Lake is the northern link in the chain of lakes that includes Brandy Pond and Sebago Lake and is bordered by three area towns: Naples, Bridgton and Harrison. It is considered one of the premier recreational lakes in all of Maine. Long Lake is 11 miles long, a mile wide, and covers 5,295 acres. It is 59 feet deep at its deepest and has a mean depth of 23 feet. With the town of Harrison at its northern most point and Naples at its southern most, the lake features access to restaurants and shops via boat. CRYSTAL LAKE Crystal Lake in Harrison is one of the most popular spots in the area because of its sandy public beach, convenient boat launch and welcoming picnic area; adjacent to the picnic area is a ball field and a playground. Two miles long and a mile wide, Crystal Lake has a surface area of 446 acres and a maximum depth of 65 feet. The public boat launch is located on Route 117.
BRANDY POND Brandy Pond in Naples is the middle link of a chain of three bodies of water that offer boaters over 35 miles for their cruising pleasure. The pond has long been the connection between Long Lake and Sebago Lake. It was originally called the Bay of Naples. Encompassing 740 acres, Brandy Pond has a maximum depth of 44 feet and an average depth of 16 feet.
HIGHLAND LAKE Originally called Crotched Pond, Highland Lake in Bridgton stretches from downtown to the edge of Sweden. The lake is about four miles long and a mile wide and has 1,334 acres of surface area. It has a maximum depth of 50 feet and a mean depth of 20 feet. Magnificent views of Mount Washington and the White Mountains are visible from many points. 28
