Town(s):
Alfred ME, Sanford ME
County:
York
Size:
387
acres
Average Depth:
10
feet
Maximum Depth:
30
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, Jet-skis
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Estes Lake, located west of Sanford, is an impoundment formed on the Mousam River by the "New Dam". In the past, fluctuating water levels from the hydro facility, made it difficult to manage for warm water fish species. A new agreement with the dam owner eliminates much of the water level variations.
Vegetation Growth:
Unknown
Non-native Species:
Fishing Comments:
Principal fisheries: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white perch, chain pickerel and black crappie
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, American Eel
Boat Access:
See Comments
Ramp Comments:
Access to Estes Lake is available only by permissive trespass, since there is not a public access site. Purchasing and developing public access to this pond is a priority of this department.
Parking Spaces:
Unknown
Shoreline Development:
Unknown
