Town(s):
Acton ME
County:
York
Size:
308
acres
Average Depth:
17
feet
Maximum Depth:
44
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, Jet-skis
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Wilson Lake is a 308 acres (0.5 sq. mi) water body located in York County, Maine in the United States. The lake is spring-fed and drains to Horn Pond which flows into the Salmon Falls River and eventually empties into the tidal waters of the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, NH, Great Bay and the Gulf of Maine.
Wilson Lake is classified as "good" under the Maine Department of Environmental Protection water quality parameters. The Wilson Lake watershed covers 2,479 acres (3.9 sq. mi). The watershed is currently 79% forested, 8% developed, and has 49% buildable area. The Wilson Lake shoreline is primarily composed of low density residential houses and camps (63%). The majority of structures (70%) are within 50 feet of the shoreline.
Vegetation Growth:
Unknown
Non-native Species:
Fishing Comments:
Principal fisheries: Brown trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, white perch
Fish Species:
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, White Perch, American Eel
Boat Access:
Access for Power and Non-power Boats
Ramp Comments:
A Town owned gravel ramp at the outlet provides limited access and parking for small trailered boats.
Parking Spaces:
Unknown
Shoreline Development:
50-75%
