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45°02′27″N 67°21′22″W / 45.04083°N 67.35611°W / 45.04083; -67.35611
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Meddybemps Lake
Location of lake in Maine, United States
Location of lake in Maine, United States
Meddybemps Lake
Location Washington County, Maine, United States
Coordinates 45°02′27″N 67°21′22″W / 45.04083°N 67.35611°W / 45.04083; -67.35611
Type Reservoir [1]
Surface area6,765 acres (2,738 ha)
Max. depth58 ft (18 m)
Surface elevation174 ft (53 m) [1]
IslandsNumerous
Settlements

Meddybemps Lake is a large lake in Washington County, Maine. The lake contains numerous islands, and has a total area of about 6,765 acres (27.38 km2). Its maximum depth is 58 feet (18 m). The lake itself is split between four towns: Alexander, Baileyville, Baring, and Meddybemps. [2] It is well known for its prolific smallmouth bass fishing. [3] [4]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Meddybemps Lake
  2. ^ "Meddybemps Lake" (PDF). Maine Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
  3. ^ Steve Hickoff, Rhey Plumley (2007). Northern New England: Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine Flyfisher's Guides. Wilderness Adventures Press. p. 289. ISBN  978-1-932098-48-8.
  4. ^ "Meddybemps Lake". Trails.com. Retrieved 2009-08-19.

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