Big Lake (Maine) facts for kids

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Location	Washington County, Maine, United States
Coordinates	45°09′44″N 67°41′47″W / 45.1623°N 67.6964°W / 45.1623; -67.6964
Lake type	Natural freshwater lake
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	7.93 miles (12.76 km)
Max. width	5.36 miles (8.63 km)
Average depth	12 feet (3.7 m)
Max. depth	70 feet (21 m)
Surface elevation	200 feet (61 m)
Islands	28

Big Lake is a body of water in Washington County, Maine. Known for smallmouth bass, Big Lake is the second largest lake in Washington County and one of the largest lakes in Maine. The lake is located in and around Grand Lake Stream, Maine, near the border with New Brunswick, Canada. Covering 10,444 acres (4,227 ha), Big Lake has a maximum depth of 70 feet (21 m). There are 28 islands on the lake. Big Lake constitutes part of the west branch of the Saint Croix River. Big Lake is a well-known location for anglers and other fresh water fishermen.