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Belgrade Boat Rentals & Storage
Great Pond
"Dare to Compare"
Boat, kayak & canoe rentals -
free delivery - inside storage
PO Box 471 Belgrade, Maine 04917
(207) 495-3415
boatstorage@roadrunner.com
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Great Pond Marina
Great Pond
Boat, dockage, storage, gas
O'Brien, Mercury & marine accessories
Rte 27, PO Box 405, Belgrade Lakes, ME 04918.
(207) 495-2213
gardngpm@somtel.com
www.greatpondmarina.com
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Belgrade Boat, Canoe & Kayak Rental
Great Pond
46 Oakland Rd, P.O. Box 215
Belgrade, ME 04917
(207) 495-3421
Fishing Boat, Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Free Delivery & Pickup in Belgrade
boatrentals@verizon.net
belgradeboatrentals.com
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Whisperwood Boat Rentals
Salmon lake
Lakeside cottages, excellent bass fishing,
family vacation, free kayaks, boat rental
May - Oct.
103 Taylor Woods Road, Belgrade, ME 04917
(207)465-3983
info@whisperwoodlodge.com
www.whisperwoodlodge.com
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| CANOE/KAYAK TRIPS |
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Canoe from Great Pond to Messalonskee Lake
Enter Great Pond via the public boat landing just south of Belgrade Lakes Village, off Rt 27. Follow the west shore of Great Pond to the beginning of Great Pond Stream which leads to Belgrade Lakes Village and Great Pond Dam, where hundreds of ducks gather during the summer months. Make a very short portage across Rt 27 to Long Pond.
Travel south on Long Pond under the Castle Island bridge and past many scenic islands (great places to picnic). At the very south end of Long Pond enter a continuation of Great Pond Stream to the dam at Wings Mills. Make a very short portage across the road (around the dam) and continue down the stream to Messalonskee Lake. As you enter into Messalonskee Lake, under the bridge on Rt 27, the public boat launch is on your right. Leave a second vehicle at this boat launch or arrange for a pick up.
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| CHILDREN'S CAMPS |
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Pine Island Camp
Great Pond
A traditional boys' residential camp, a
Great Pond institution for over 100 years.
200 Water Route, Belgrade Lakes, Maine 04918
(207) 465-3031
(207) 729-7714 winter
benswan@pineisland.org
www.pineisland.org
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Camp Runoia
Great Pond
Girls summer camp providing safe outdoor
adventures, and activities. 101st Season in 2007.
Point Road Belgrade Lakes, Maine 04918
(207) 495-2228 (617) 547-4676 Winter
pam@runoia.com
www.runoia.com
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Belgrade Lakes Golf Course
PO Box 500 Belgrade Lakes, Maine 04918
(207) 495-4653
www.belgradelakesgolf.com
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| GUIDE SERVICES |
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Maine Excursions
Offering a variety of outdoor adventures
in the Maine wilderness. Guided sport and
tidal fishing. One day or three day canoe &
kayak trips on Maine lakes and rivers.
23 Station Rd, Belgrade, ME 04917
207-465-3520
www.maineexcursions.com
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Maine Wilderness Tours
Fishing for bass, trout and pike. Book drift
boat trips, white water rafting, eagle
watching and more.
Our popular canoe trip and lobster picnic
is offered throughout the summer too.
7 Croquet Lane Belgrade, ME 04917
207-465-4333 207-314-7130 - cell phone
info@mainewildernesstours.com
www.MaineWildernessTours.com
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Swan's Guide Service
Bill Swan - Registered Master Maine Guide
Fishing for bass, pike, trout, salmon and stripers.
Fly fishing instruction, canoe/kayak trips, remote
trout pond trips, guided hikes and more.
PO Box 555 Belgrade Lakes, Maine 04918
(207) 397-4152
swans@tdstelme.net
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| FISHING |
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Belgrade Lakes in Kennebec County Maine are a chain of seven fresh water lakes ranging
in size from 500 acres to over 8,000 acres. All the lakes have excellent fishing and state
maintained boat launches for easy accessibility. Open water fishing and ice fishing is
permitted on all the lakes. Fishing regulations may vary among the lakes. For more
information or for online licensing visit The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and
Wildlife www.state.me.us/ifw
Great Pond- Belgrade, Rome - 8239 Acres - Depth 69' Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Salmon, Smelt, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Pickerel, Northern Pike
Messalonskee Lake- (Snow Pond) - Belgrade, Oakland, Sidney - 3510 Acres - Depth 113' Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Salmon, Smelt, Pickerel, Northern Pike
Long Pond- Belgrade, Mt. Vernon, Rome - 2714 Acres, Depth 106' Salmon, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smelt, Pickerel, Northern Pike, White Perch.
North Pond- Mercer, Smithfield - 2115 Acres - Depth 20' Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Pickerel, Northern Pike
East Pond- Oakland, Smithfield - 1823 Acres - Depth 27' Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Pickerel, Smelt
Salmon Pond- Oakland, Belgrade - 562 Acres - Depth 57' Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Pickerel.
McGrath Pond- Oakland, Belgrade - 486 Acres - Depth 27' Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Pickerel.
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French Mountain
Photograph by Craig Killingbeck
Located in Rome. From Belgrade Lakes Village follow Rt 27 north past Rome (junction of Route 225) Continue on Route 27 for 1.2 miles, then turn left on Watson Pond Road. The trail is on the left side of the road .7 miles from Route 27. This mountain is the shortest of the hikes, but has the best views of Great and Long Ponds.
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Mt. Philip
Photograph by Craig Killingbeck
Located in Rome. From Belgrade Lakes Village follow Route 27 north to Rome Corner (junction of Route 225) and turn right onto Route 225. The trail is 1.1 miles east from the Rome Community Center and is on the left opposite a camp road labeled "Starbird Lane". The trail goes up a bank near a yellow "curve" roadway sign and is easy to follow. The mountain rises 755 feet at the north end of Great Pond.
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The Mountain
Photograph by Craig Killingbeck
Located in Rome. From Belgrade Lakes Village follow Route 27 north. The first road on the right in Mountain Drive which leads to the trail, rising 663 feet overlooking Great Pond, with a loop trail which overlooks Long Pond.
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Blueberry Hill
Photograph by Craig Killingbeck
This scenic overlook is maintained by the Maine Department of Conservation and offers terrific views of Long Pond, Great Pond and Belgrade Lakes Village and you don't have to get out of your car. On a clear day you can see the Camden Hills in the distance. Blueberry Hill is located on Watson Pond Road (see directions for French Mountain) 3.5 miles south from the junction of Route 27.
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Kennebec Highlands
In 1998 the Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance (BRCA) initiated project to protect the Kennebec Highlands area in Rome, Mount Vernon, Vienna, and New Sharon. The Kennebec Highlands' 6,000 acres contain the highest peaks in Kennebec County, miles of pristine streams, several wetlands, and five undeveloped ponds. Miles of trails in the highlands provide access for hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting,
fishing and a host of other outdoor pursuits. Trailheads for the Sanders Hill Loop and the Round Top Trail are located off Watson Pond Road in Rome. BRCA members receive a free copy of the color BRCA Trail Map and Guide to the Kennebec Highlands. These maps may also be purchased at the BRCA office in Belgrade Lakes Village (above the post office)
Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance (BRCA) (207) 495-6039
www.kennebechighlands.org
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| SWIMMING |
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Belgrade Center For All Seasons
On Route 27 just south of Belgrade Lakes Village,
The Center offers a wide range of activities for all ages.
The facility offers a large gym, a swimming pool,
a beach area, the public library, and a beautiful
porch for just sitting back and relaxing. During the
summer The Center offers a weekly children's day
camp,
(pre registration required)
(207) 495-3481
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Long Pond Public Beach
On Lakeshore Drive (beside Sunset Grille in Belgrade Lakes Village)
Sand beach Approximately 1 mile on the right. Swimming is at your own risk,
no lifeguard is on duty.
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