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.

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.

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.

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.

The outlet to Highland Lake features an old milldam and Stevens Brook spillway. The north end of the lake is wilder and offers opportunities for spotting many forms of birdlife and wildlife. It is also the center for many activities during Bridgton’s Winter Carnival. A town beach and public boat launch are located on Highland Road.

MOOSE POND

Moose Pond in West Bridgton stretches eleven miles from its wilder reaches in Sweden to its more placid southern end in Denmark. In between find its widest and deepest section, the main basin in Bridgton. The pond encompasses 1,694 acres in total. In the main basin, the pond is nearly a mile wide and its maximum depth reaches 70 feet. From the Moose Pond causeway on Route 302 is one of the most striking views of the area, that of Pleasant Mountain and Shawnee Peak ski area. There’s a public boat launch at the causeway in Bridgton and another in Denmark.

WOODS POND

Named for Bridgton’s first surveyor, Solomon Woods, who came to the area in 1776, Woods Pond is long and narrow. It is a 462-acre body of water. The pond is two miles long and just under a half mile wide. It has a maximum depth of 29 feet and the water quality is average. The town beach and boat launch on Route 117 provide easy access.

TRICKEY POND

Surrounded by tall pines and deciduous forests, the crystal clear water of Trickey Pond in Naples is a great place to feel you are in the heart of the wilderness, with dark starry nights and the cries of the loon. Trickey Pond is about a mile and a half long, a half-mile wide and covers 315 acres. It has a maximum depth of 57 feet and a water quality rating of excellent. A public boat launch is located on Route 114.

LAKES AND PONDS HANCOCK POND

Hancock Pond is located in Denmark and Sebago. It has a surface area of 761 acres, a maximum depth of 59 feet and a mean depth of 17 feet. The pond provides a diversity of sports fishing for every kind of angler throughout the year. Hancock Pond has two public boat launches—one at its northeast end and the other at its southwest corner.

PEABODY POND

Named for Captain John Peabody, one of the first settlers of South Bridgton, Peabody Pond is tucked away along the boundaries of Sebago, Naples and Bridgton. It measures 740 acres in size, has a maximum depth of 64 feet and a mean depth of 32 feet. Its water quality is rated as excellent. The rocky shoreline and protected coves provide good fish habitat. A deep chasm that runs through the center of the pond stays cool in the summer giving landlocked salmon, brook trout and lake trout refuge from the warmer waters above. There is a public boat launch on Peabody Pond Road in Sebago.

BEAR POND

The pond is the Waterford’s deepest water body at 72 feet. Its surface area encompasses 250 acres. A small area at the south end of the pond is for public access and there is a public boat launch on Rtes 35/37.

KEOKA LAKE

Keoka Lake in Waterford sits at the edge of Waterford Flat, one of the prettiest little New England villages around. The lake is 462 acres in size, has a maximum depth of 42 feet, and a water quality rating of slightly above average. Keoka Lake’s gravel and boulder shoreline provides excellent habitat for both smallmouth and largemouth bass. The public beach and boat launch are located at the northwest corner.

LOVEWELL POND

Lovewell Pond is located in Fryeburg. The pond is subject to flooding when the Saco River floods. During these floods the outlet actually reverses direction and flows back into the pond. It covers 1,129 acres in surface area, has a maximum depth of 45 feet and a mean depth of 17 feet. There is a public boat launch off Rte. 113 at the southwest corner of the pond.

KEZAR LAKE

Located in the foothills of the White Mountains in the town of Lovell, Kezar Lake is divided into three sections, Upper Bay, Middle Bay and Lower Bay. The Narrows separates the latter two. The lake is nine miles long, encompasses 2,665 acres and has maximum depth of 155 feet, with a mean depth of 34 feet. Two boat ramps are located on the lake, one at Upper Bay and the second at The Narrows.

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Welcome to the Lakes Region of Western Maine. Perhaps you went to summer camp here, or your grandparents had a camp on one of our many lakes. If it is your first time here, you are probably struck by the beauty of scenery: clean clear lakes surrounded by cool, sheltering forests. What makes our lakes so special is that they have been watched over with great care for 50 years by the Lakes Environmental Association. Since 1970, LEA has been working steadily to make sure our lakes remain as pristine as possible in the face of ever-increasing development. We know that these lakes are an important habitat for fish and wildlife, and a vital source of tourism and recreation. We want it to remain that way for our grandchildren and yours.

Our three-pronged approach includes education, advocacy, and remediation. LEA’s Maine Lakes Science Center is a hub of lake science research which brings together R & D groups throughout the state to learn and collaborate. Our staff educators reach 1000 school children annually through a curriculum designed to teach them the importance of lake stewardship. Our team works with local municipalities as well as at the state level to craft lake protection ordinances, and to correct situations where runoff from roads and construction degrades our water quality. Lastly, LEA is at the forefront of invasive species removal with a wide-reaching courtesy boat inspection program and an intensive program of species monitoring and eradication where invasives are found.

LEA is a membership driven organization, which enjoys strong community support. The lakes are the heart of this region, and the heart of LEA. Think of us as you boat, fish, swim, paddle and enjoy this wonderful natural resource. We have programs and preserves that are open to the public year-round and welcome you to join us. Please take a moment to visit our website, MaineLakes.org, or pick up a copy of the LEA Lake News which is available at various locations throughout the area. If you are grateful for our beautiful lakes, and the uplifting, restorative way they add to your life, please look for our ad in the Guide and make a donation today.

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