Moose Pond Fishing Spot

• Mean Depth: 22'
• Max Depth: 70'
• Elevation: 492'
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/11/09 10:33 PM
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MOOSE POND is the long narrow lake that lies at the base of Pleasant Mountain (Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton), where Rt. 302 crosses its waters over a causeway. It runs about 8 miles south to the village of Denmark. Generally less than 1/2 mile wide (though it does have a few wider spots), Moose Pond covers 1,694 acres, with a maximum depth of 70 ft., although much more shallow in many places. Some sections are suitable for motorboats and waterskiing, though more are better suited to canoes. There are marinas at various locations around the lake. The lower basin is in Denmark, is 388 acres with a maximum depth of 33', and provides fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass, pickerel and white perch. The middle basin is the largest part, 941 acres, with a depth of 70', and has excellent water quality for coldwater fishing such as salmon and lake trout. This is a very picturesque section of the lake and provides a "Photo Op" for tourists traveling west over the Rt. 302 causeway with the Shawnee Peak ski area providing a dramatic backdrop to the lake. This section is good for water skiing and a public boat launch is located at the causeway. The upper basin is 365 acres, 31' deep and has excellent habitat for largemouth bass and pickerel.