Lake Auburn Explained

Lake Auburn
Location:Auburn, Maine
Coords:44.147°N -70.25°W
Basin Countries:United States
Area:2260acres
Max-Depth:118feet
Elevation:79m (259feet)
Pushpin Map:Maine

Lake Auburn is a lake and reservoir in Auburn, Maine. The Lake has a total area of and a maximum depth of .[1] It is the water supply for the Lewiston-Auburn area. The lake is closed to most recreational activity, including ice fishing and swimming.[2] In 2013, the Lake experienced several small algal blooms, though the fishing conditions and local water supply were not extensively harmed by the change in conditions. Some of Maine's most sought after fish species are found in the lake, including Salmon, Lake Trout, and Brook Trout. In recent years, Lake Auburn has also seen rising populations of warm water fish species such as Largemouth Bass and Chain Pickerel, which are now thriving in soft, shallow areas of the lake. The rise of warmwater fish in the lake may have an impact on native Coldwater fishes in the near future.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Auburn Lake. Maine. 7 February 2018.
  2. Web site: LAKE AUBURN WATERSHED PROTECTION COMMISSION. LakeAuburnWater.org. 5 September 2014.
  3. News: Lake Auburn: Good fishing in troubled water. Fleming. Deirdre. May 4, 2013. Portland Press Herald. 5 September 2014.