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Many people ask us - "what is there to do in the area?" and our response is that whether you are seven or seventy, there are plenty of things to do within an easy hour's drive of the Lakes Region. Here are some of our suggestions:Things to Do - Places to Get More Information - Lake Descriptions
| THINGS TO DO |
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| Calendars, Events & Guides - Recreation and Area Attractions - Shopping - Restaurants - Marinas |
Event Calendar
The Official State of Maine Website at Visit Maine.com
http://www.visitmaine.com/event/result.php?flash=0MaineToday.com
Weekly Entertainment Calendar
http://calendar.portland.com/calmain.htmlMaine Event Scheduler
Get statewide event information by month or by region.
http://www.maineguide.com/events/[ top of page ]
Recreation and Area AttractionsTicketMaster
Purchase tickets on-line to local events in Maine
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Seacoast Fun Parks
http://www.seacoastfunparks.comSebago Sailing
Sailboat charters, rentals and sunset cruises on Sebago and Long Lake in the beautiful, peaceful Lakes Region of Maine.
http://www.sailingsebago.comSpring Meadows Golf Course and Country Club
A great setting for corporate and other group outings. Includes a 1922 barn with a full banquet facility and seating capacity for 200+ people.
http://www.springmeadowsgolf.com
http://www.springmeadowsbanquet.comMaine Wildlife Park
(formerly the Game Park) - located in Gray, a fun place to see native Maine animals and fish.
http://www.state.me.us/ifw/education/wildlifepark.htmSmiling Hill Farm
A fun-filled petting farm to play with barnyard animals, enjoy home-made ice cream, and drink farm fresh milk.
http://www.smilinghill.comNaples Sea Plane Rides - Chartered sea plane rides leaving Long Lake in Naples.
http://www.naplesseaplanerides.comOxford Plains Speedway
Motor racing at its finest, Maine style.
http://www.oxfordplains.comCumberland Fair Grounds
Regional fair in September
http://www.cumberlandfair.comSebago Lake Anglers Association
Our Mission is to bring together for mutual enjoyment and benefit those who embrace the ideals to promote, protect, and enhance salmon, lake trout and other species fished in Sebago Lake.
http://www.sebagoanglers.comCape Elizabeth & Scarborough Beaches
http://www.capeelizabeth.comPortland Head Light
Situated along the spectacular shores of Fort Williams Park, at 1000 Shore Road, the popular landmark is owned and managed by the Town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
http://www.portlandheadlight.com/The Center for Maine History
Comprised of the Maine Historical Society Research Library, the Maine History Gallery, and the historic Wadsworth-Longfellow House.
http://www.mainehistory.com/Skiing
Shawnee Peak - Sneak to the Peak!
Sunday River - four season resort in the western mountains of Maine
Sugarloaf
Mt Abram - Maine's family friendly mountain
Ski Maine Association
Go Ski!Maine Camping Guide
http://www.campmaine.com/Mainerec.com
Links to loads of camping, outdoor, and fishing stuff
http://www.mainerec.com/camping.htmlNetcaddie.com - Maine
Maine golf course locator
http://www.netcaddie.com/me/maine.htm
Maine Sportsman
Hunting & fishing related information
http://mainesportsman.com/
http://mainesportsman.com/sebagolake.html - Sebago Lake Specific InformationMaine Snowmobile Association
http://www.sledmaine.com/clubs/club.htmLight Houses in Maine and New England
http://lighthouse.cc/me.html
Appalachain Trail Related Information
http://www.fred.net/kathy/at/atstate.html#MEMaine's Official Fall Foilage Web Site
http://www.state.me.us/doc/foliage/[ top of page ]
Cole Farms Restaurant
http://www.colefarms.com[ top of page ]
Maine Mall
http://www.mainemall.com/Auburn Mall
http://www.auburnmall.com/
MaineMarket
MaineToday.com - Shopping
http://www.mainemarket.comFreeport, Maine
Maine's premiere tourist destination. Great shopping, entertainment and lodging, on the beautiful coast of southern Maine!
http://www.freeportusa.comL.L. Bean
A major national/international direct retailer of outdoor gear and fashions. Located in Freeport, Maine
http://www.llbean.comChambers of Commerce in Maine - Listed by city
http://www.allmaine.com/allcham.html[ top of page ]
Long Beach Marina, Sebago
http://www.longbeachmarina.com/Sebago Lake Marina, Sebago
http://www.sebagolakemarina.com/Panther Run Marina, Raymond
http://www.pantherrunmarina.com/Richardson's Boat Yard and Marina, Windham
http://www.richardsonsby.comLong Lake Marina, Naples
http://www.longlakemarine.comJordan Bay Marina, Casco
http://www.portharbormarine.comCauseway Marina, Naples
http://www.causewaymarina.com[ top of page ]
| PLACES TO GET MORE INFORMATION |
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| Area Towns - Statewide Information - Hospitals - Real Estate Related - Economic Development - Media |
Town of Standish
http://www.standish.orgTown of Sebago
http://www.townofsebago.orgTown of Frye Island
http://www.fryeisland.comTown of Raymond
http://www.raymondmaine.orgTown of Naples
http://www.townofnaples.orgBridgton
http://www.mainelakeschamber.com/Town of Casco
http://www.cascomaine.org/[ top of page ]
State of Maine
http://www.state.me.us - The Maine state government web site
http://www.state.me.us/pfr/olr/ - Office of Licensing and Registration
http://www.state.me.us/doc/nrimc/nrimc.htm - Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas
http://www.state.me.us/ifw/index.html - Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
http://www.state.me.us/dhs/eng/water/index.htm - Drinking Water Program
http://www.state.me.us/doc/lurc/lurchome.htm - Land Use RegulationsPortland Jetport
Real-time flight information and jetport information
http://www.portlandjetport.orgThe Maine State Tourism web site
Many links and much useful information about Maine.
http://www.visitmaine.comMaine Tourism Association
More information about your stay in maine
http://www.mainetourism.com/[ top of page ]
Central Maine Medical Center
http://www.cmmc.org/Mercy Hospital
http://www.mercyhospital.orgMaine General Medical Center
http://www.mainegeneral.orgBridgton Hospital
http://www.bridgtonhospital.org/Inland Hospital
http://www.inlandhospital.org/[ top of page ]
Amerispec Home Inspections
http://www.amerispec.net/rist/ASHI American Society of Home Inspections
http://www.ashi.org/customers/faq.htmPrivate Septic System Information
http://www.inspect-ny.com/septbook.htmMaine State Housing, great for first time home buyers
http://www.mainehousing.org/Property Management Home Page
http://www.vahomes.org/sdn1/em/MAR Foundation
http://marfoundation.org/City of Portland Assessors
http://portlandassessors.com/[ top of page ]
Economic Development / Business AssistanceMaine Small Business Development Center
http://www.mainesbdc.org/The Small Business Administration
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/regions/states/me/Finance Authority of Maine
http://www.famemaine.comMaine Business Works
http://www.mainebusinessworks.org/Maine Department of Economic & Community Development
http://www.econdevmaine.com/[ top of page ]
Bates College
http://www.bates.edu
Bowdoin College
http://www.bowdoin.edu[ top of page ]
Newspapers, Publications, Maine-zines
Maine Today
Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram Online
Central Maine Today - News from Central Maine
Monument News - Gray Maine
New Gloucester News
Outdoors
Northwoods Sporting Journal - An Outdoor Paper for "Maine" Folks
The Maine Sportsman - New England's Largest Outdoor Online Publication
Professional
Maine Business Online[ top of page ]
| LAKE DESCRIPTIONS |
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SEBAGO LAKE
Sebago Lake is the second largest lake in the state, measuring approximately 37 miles around and includes the towns of Sebago, Standish, Windham, Raymond, Casco and Naples. Sebago is part of what is known as the Sebago/Long Lake Chain. Sebago is approximately 8 miles wide and 12 miles long and is 316 ft. at the deepest point. It is a great lake for fishing and boating and home to the famous landlocked Salmon. The westerly shore of the lake (Route 114 side) has changed very little over the years with summer communities doting the shore. The easterly Route 302 side in North Windham is the shopping center of the Lakes Region and is built up a bit. However the towns of Raymond and Casco are rural in nature. Lakeside development however is predominately residential, and not affected by the proximity of the shopping areas. Because of the large expanse of open water Sebago Lake can, on occasion, become quite rough and can do so quite quickly. It is however, a wonderful lake for sailing and motor boating. It is not a lake in which you would want to venture out too far in a small craft or canoe.
Fishing: Salmon, Lake Trout, Bass, perch, sunfish.BRANDY POND
Brandy Pond is one of the three takes in the Sebago/Long Lake chain, it is also referred to as the Bay of Naples. This pretty pond is located in the town of Naples. Brandy Pond lies between Long Lake to the North and Sebago to the south. Sebago is accessed through the Songo Locks and the Songo River. Brandy Pond is approximately 2 mile wide and 2 miles long. It's a great area for water sports.
Fishing: Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Small and Largemouth Bass, Pickerel and Sunfish.BARKER POND
Barker Pond is located in Sebago and Hiram and it a very private pond - a great spot for canoeing. It is approximately 206 acres in size.
Fishing: Small & Largemouth Bass, Perch, Pickerel and Sunfish.BONNY EAGLE LAKE
Bonny Eagle Lake is located in the town of Buxton which is south of our office. It is a warm water lake and covers approximately 211 acres.
Fishing: Brown Trout, White Perch, Chain Pickerel.CRESCENT LAKE
Crescent Lake is located in Raymond and Casco. It is 1/2 mile by 2.5 miles and covers 716 acres. It's a good lake for boating and ideal for smaller motor boats and canoes.
Fishing: Small & Largemouth Bass, Pickerel, Hornpout and Sunfish.CRYSTAL LAKE
Crystal Lake is located in Harrison. It is approximately 461 acres and is suitable for small boats and canoes. It is a nice quiet spot.
Fishing: Salmon, Lake Trout, Small & Largemouth Bass, Pickerel.HANCOCK POND
Hancock Pond is located in Sebago and Denmark. It is about 2 miles by 2 miles and covers approximately 858 acres. This is beautiful clean lake with pretty views.
Fishing: Brown Trout, Small & Largemouth Bass, Sunfish and Perch.HIGHLAND LAKE
Highland Lake is located in Windham and Falmouth. Great location for getting into Portland. It is approximately 640 acres with a maximum depth of 67 feet.
Fishing: Brook and Brown Trout, Bass and Perch.LONG LAKE
Long Lake is one of the lakes in the Sebago Lake chain. It is a large long lake 1 mile wide by approximately 11 miles long. Naples, at its southerly end has a busy causeway with restaurants, shops and water activities.
Fishing: Salmon, Brown & Brook Trout, Bass and Perch.LITTLE SEBAGO LAKE
Little Sebago Lake is located in Windham and Gray and is approximately 1 mile wide and about 6 miles long, covering 1,898 acres. It has many small islands and coves making it super for boating. It is located close to shopping. Little Sebago is not part of Big Sebago.
Fishing: Brown Trout, Small & Largemouth Bass, Perch and Sunfish.PEABODY POND
Peabody Pond is located in Sebago, Naples and Bridgton and is approximately 735 acres - 2 miles long by 1 mile wide. Pretty and private.
Fishing: Salmon, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Bass and Perch.PEQUAWKET LAKE
Pequawket Lake is a small, clean lake in Limington, approximately 166 acres with a maximum of 58 feet.
Fishing: Trout, Bass and Pickerel.RAYMOND POND
Raymond Pond is a small lake located in Raymond. It is approximately 1/2 mile wide and 1 mile long- about 345 acres. There are several small islands in the pond which makes it an interesting place to canoe.
Fishing: Brown Trout, Bass, Perch and Sunfish.TRICKEY POND
Trickey Pond, located in Naples is a quiet, clean lake and is approximately 1.5 miles long and 1 mile wide. It's a nice lake for boating and fishing. Pretty spot, not far from Naples activities.
Fishing: Brook Trout, Perch and Pickerel.SAND POND
Sand Pond is located in Baldwin. This is a small clean pond with great Bass fishing. It is a nice canoe pond and is very safe for small children.
Fishing: Bass, Perch and Sunfish.STANLEY POND
Stanley Pond is located in Hiram and Porter. It is 137 acres and is 75 feet deep. There is good fishing, including Salmon. Small boats and canoes are fine on this pond. Fishing: Salmon, Bass and Brook Trout.WATCHIC LAKE
Watchic Lake is located in Standish. It is 448 acres with a maximum depth of 41 feet. It offers good boating and fishing, and is located close to shopping. Fishing: Brown Trout, Small & Largemouth Bass and Perch.COLLINS POND
Collins Pond is conveniently located in Windham. It is a small, quiet pond. A great spot for canoeing and small boats. Fishing: Brown Trout, Bass, Perch and Sunfish.[ top of page ]