Little Sebago Lake
Little Sebago Lake in Maine is a beautiful area full of gorgeous vacation rentals and housing in the cities of Windham and Gray. Little Sebago Lake is a vacationers and residents dream with homes and vacation residences which are situated perfectly on the lake and afford amazing views and crisp clean air quality. Little Sebago Lake is a highly valued and highly esteemed area in Maine because aside from the wonderful views of the lake, there is also lush nature surroundings as far as the eye can see. The best aspect about Little Sebago Lake is the fact that it has the feel of being out of nowhere with a peace and serenity that goes along with country living, but in reality, it is very close to the busy city of Portland. Residents of Little Sebago Lake simply cannot get enough of the fact that they live in such a natural setting in Maine and that they are able to drive over to Portland without much hassle since it is in so close.
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2009 ACRES
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16 FT. MEAN DEPTH
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52 FT. MAXIMUM DEPTH
Little Sebago Lake is only 25 minutes from Portland! There is so much to do in Little Sebago Lake and this is why it is such a popular destination to vacation to and own property. There is kayaking on the lake as well as canoeing, and boating. Boating is extremely fun and exciting in Little Sebago Lake due to the fact that there are many coves, islands, and peninsulas located within and around the lake. Many residents and visitors also love fishing in the lake since Little Sebago Lake is one of the premier bass lakes in all of Southern Maine. There are all types of fish that can be found in the lake such as large and small mouth bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, and chain pickerel. The lake itself is over 5 1/2 miles long and covers over 1,800 acres!
Long Lake
Between the towns of Naples, Bridgton, and Harrison, Maine, there is a gorgeous 11 mile lake entitled Long Lake. Long Lake is full of crystal blue waters, as well as coves and rocks since it was actually created by receding glaciers. The great thing about Long Lake is the fact that there is a wide array of wildlife which can be found in the area such as loons. The depth in the deepest point of Long Lake is 163 feet. Long Lake covers over 5,000 acres and its primary outflow is the Songo River. The lake itself is long and thin making it a perfect lake for many homes and vacation rentals to situate. There are wonderful bed and breakfasts surrounding the lake as well as historic homes, cute cottages, and beautiful condos.
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5295 ACRES
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23 FT. MEAN DEPTH
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59 FT. MAXIMUM DEPTH
Living on Long Lake gives owners and visitors the opportunity to live in a tranquil and peaceful environment complete with spectacular views. The view of Long Lake is beautiful as well as the view of the natural setting which includes lush forests and trees. In terms of recreation, Long Lake affords a ton of things to do which include boating and fishing which are both very popular attractions for many. There is also great shopping in the area as well as delicious dining options. Some other popular activities in the Long Lake area include hiking on the many hiking trails surrounding the lake, there are about 100 different hiking trails surrounding the lake, visiting the many informative museums in the area such as the Maine Maritime Museum, the Conway Historical Society, the Portland Harbor Museum, or the Fryeburg Historical Society Museum, horseback riding, golfing, visiting nature centers, spending time in pristine parks such as the Sebago Lake State Park, float trips, and even visiting 1 of the 20 majestic waterfalls located in the area.
Sebago Lake
Sebago Lake, located in the state of Maine is the second largest lake in all of Maine, and is very deep, up to 316 feet at its deepest point. Sebago Lake is 12 miles long and has a shoreline of about 105 miles. Sebago Lake is a very popular destination for vacationers as well as home owners who are looking to spend time in a beautiful and natural environment. The lake itself is actually bordered by many different towns including Casco, Naples, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, and Windham. Each of these towns offer something different in terms of culture and housing. Sebago Lake is a very important lake to the Portland water district because it is its main water supply. The Portland water district serves the Portland area as well as a small portion of the state of Maine. Many avid fishers love to visit Sebago Lake due to the fact that there is a wide array of all types of fish in the lake. Some of the different types of fish residing in Sebago Lake include land-locked salmon and smelt. Brook trout can also be found, along with lake trout, smallmouth bass, brown trout, northern pike, and loudmouth bass.
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30513 ACRES
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107 FT. MEAN DEPTH
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316 FT. MAXIMUM DEPTH
Sebago Lake was called the “Queen of the Inland Water”. Sebago means “great waters”. Nathaniel Hawthorne called it the “Garden of Eden in his writings and found great solitude and freedom when spending time on its shores. The largest island on the lake is Frye Island.
Sebago Lake is comprised of several sections:
- The Big Bay or Great Basin is five miles in width.
- Jordan’s Bay is 2 miles in width.
- The Basin is a small water body accessed from the south east end of Jordan Bay.
- Lower Bay is a restricted area due to the PWD water supply intakes. In this area there is no swimming but boating is allowed. There is also a public boat launch in that area.
Many of the homes and condos located on the shoreline of Sebago Lake are rustic and extremely romantic. Sebago Lake regularly hosts weddings and honeymoons due to the fact that the surroundings are just so beautiful. There are trees and forests as far as the eye can see and the view of the lake is magnificent. Sebago Lake is truly a sight to behold and this is the reason why so many people clamor to visit and own homes in the area. During the summers, Sebago Lake is full of fun water activities to do and during the winters, Sebago Lake is full of snowmobiling, skiing, and even ice-fishing. Sebago Lake is truly a great place to call home!
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