Big Lake (Maine) Explained

Big Lake
Location:Washington County, Maine, United States
Coords:45.1623°N -67.6964°W
Lake Type:Natural freshwater lake
Basin Countries:United States
Length:7.93miles
Width:5.36miles
Area:10444acres
Depth:12feet
Max-Depth:70feet[1]
Elevation:200feet[2]
Islands:28
Pushpin Map:Maine#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Big Lake in Maine, USA.

Big Lake is a body of water in Washington County, Maine. Known for smallmouth bass, Big Lake is the second largest lake in Washington County and one of the largest lakes in Maine. The lake is located in and around the Grand Lake Stream, near the border with New Brunswick. Covering, Big Lake has a maximum depth of . There are 28 islands on the lake. Big Lake constitutes part of the west branch of the Saint Croix River. Big Lake is a well-known location for anglers and other fresh water fishermen.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Lakes of Maine website, at https://www.lakesofmaine.org/lake-overview.html?m=1288,
  2. Anyplace America website, at https://www.anyplaceamerica.com/directory/me/washington-county-23029/lakes/big-lake-562198/ .
  3. Web site: Big Lake. 1952. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. 13 September 2014.
  4. News: Grand Lake Streams' angling traditions endure. Harkavy. Jerry. June 23, 2006. Bangor Daily News. Associated Press. A4. 13 September 2014.