Messalonskee Stream
17.18 km | 10.67 mi
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The Messalonskee Stream is a 17.18 km | 10.67 mi
long waterway in Maine, USA, that connects the Belgrade Lakes, specifically Messalonskee Lake, with the Kennebec River near Waterville. It serves as the outflow for the chain of lakes and is known for its picturesque setting of forests and wetlands. The stream offers opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
The Belgrade Lakes are a chain of seven lakes near Belgrade, Maine, USA. They consist of East Pond, North Pond, Great Pond, Long Pond, Messalonskee Lake, McGrath Pond, and Salmon Pond. These lakes are connected by creeks and streams and ultimately flow into the Kennebec River near Waterville via the Messalonskee Stream. The region is known for its picturesque landscape of clear waters, rolling hills, and dense forests, making it a popular recreational destination.
Geography and Lakes: Great Pond is the largest lake at 8,239 acres (3,334 ha), while Messalonskee Lake is the deepest at 113 feet (34 m). The lakes offer a variety of water conditions, from warmer, shallower waters in North Pond to cooler, deeper areas in Long Pond and Messalonskee Lake.
Belgrade Lakes is a popular recreational area for fishing, boating, swimming, and other water sports. There are public boat launches, beaches, and hiking trails. A particularly popular activity is a two-hour tour on the Great Pond mailboat, which delivers to approximately 30 homes and offers insight into the diversity of the shoreline region.
Water quality is monitored by organizations such as the 7 Lakes Alliance and the Belgrade Lakes Association, as algal blooms have been a problem since the 1990s. Measures such as selective forestry and the return of farmland to forest areas have improved water quality and boosted wildlife, including deer, elk, and birds.
The region has inspired literary works, such as E.B. White's essay "Once More to the Lake" and Ernest Thompson's play "On Golden Pond," which was later adapted into a film. Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, a highly acclaimed golf course overlooking Great and Long Ponds, is another attraction.
Infrastructure and Tourism: Belgrade, a small town of about 3,250 residents (2020), doubles its population in the summer with seasonal residents. Located about 10 miles north of Augusta, the region features lakes and historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
An idyllic destination for nature lovers, Belgrade Lakes offers a blend of recreation, nature, and cultural heritage that draws visitors from the region and beyond.
long waterway in Maine, USA, that connects the Belgrade Lakes, specifically Messalonskee Lake, with the Kennebec River near Waterville. It serves as the outflow for the chain of lakes and is known for its picturesque setting of forests and wetlands. The stream offers opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
The Belgrade Lakes are a chain of seven lakes near Belgrade, Maine, USA. They consist of East Pond, North Pond, Great Pond, Long Pond, Messalonskee Lake, McGrath Pond, and Salmon Pond. These lakes are connected by creeks and streams and ultimately flow into the Kennebec River near Waterville via the Messalonskee Stream. The region is known for its picturesque landscape of clear waters, rolling hills, and dense forests, making it a popular recreational destination.
Geography and Lakes: Great Pond is the largest lake at 8,239 acres (3,334 ha), while Messalonskee Lake is the deepest at 113 feet (34 m). The lakes offer a variety of water conditions, from warmer, shallower waters in North Pond to cooler, deeper areas in Long Pond and Messalonskee Lake.
Belgrade Lakes is a popular recreational area for fishing, boating, swimming, and other water sports. There are public boat launches, beaches, and hiking trails. A particularly popular activity is a two-hour tour on the Great Pond mailboat, which delivers to approximately 30 homes and offers insight into the diversity of the shoreline region.
Water quality is monitored by organizations such as the 7 Lakes Alliance and the Belgrade Lakes Association, as algal blooms have been a problem since the 1990s. Measures such as selective forestry and the return of farmland to forest areas have improved water quality and boosted wildlife, including deer, elk, and birds.
The region has inspired literary works, such as E.B. White's essay "Once More to the Lake" and Ernest Thompson's play "On Golden Pond," which was later adapted into a film. Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, a highly acclaimed golf course overlooking Great and Long Ponds, is another attraction.
Infrastructure and Tourism: Belgrade, a small town of about 3,250 residents (2020), doubles its population in the summer with seasonal residents. Located about 10 miles north of Augusta, the region features lakes and historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
An idyllic destination for nature lovers, Belgrade Lakes offers a blend of recreation, nature, and cultural heritage that draws visitors from the region and beyond.
