Cobbosseecontee Lake facts for kids
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 Cobbosseecontee Lake
Location in Maine
Cobbosseecontee Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Kennebec County, Maine |
| Coordinates | 44°15′N 69°56′W / 44.250°N 69.933°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 9 mi (14 km) |
| Surface area | 5,543 acres (2,243 ha) |
| Max. depth | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Water volume | 127,371 acre⋅ft (157,110,000 m3) |
| Shore length1 | 62 miles (100 km) |
| Surface elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Islands | Belle Island, Black Island, Blue Bell Island, Cuba Island, Frog Island, Goodwin Island, Grape Island, Green Island, Hersey Island, Hodgdon Island, Horseshoe Island, Island Park, Ladies Delight Light, Leclair Island, Long Island, Lower Sister Island, Lovers Island, Maple Ridge Island, Merrill Island, Molazigan Island, Packards Ledge, Pine Island, Pinkham Island, Richards Island, Scott Island, Sheep Island, Upper Sister Island |
| Settlements | Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, West Gardiner, Winthrop |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Cobbosseecontee Lake, also known as Cobbossee Lake, is a large lake in Maine, USA. It is located in several towns, including Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, West Gardiner, and Winthrop. This lake is the biggest in the Winthrop Lakes Region.
Cobbosseecontee Lake is about 100 feet (30 m) deep and covers an area of about 8.7 square miles (23 km2). It stretches for 9 miles (14 km) and has a shoreline of 62 miles (100 km). The name "Cobbosseecontee" comes from the Wabanaki language. It means "plenty of sturgeon," referring to a type of fish.
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Fun Activities at Cobbossee Lake
Cobbossee Lake is a great place for outdoor fun. It has many hidden coves, small inlets, and more than two dozen islands to explore. The lake is also home to a very special landmark: Ladies Delight Light.
Ladies Delight Lighthouse
Ladies Delight Light is the only active lighthouse on an inland lake in Maine. It stands 25 feet (7.6 m) tall and was built in 1908. The lighthouse is owned and cared for by the Cobbosseecontee Yacht Club. This club started in 1904, making it one of the oldest yacht clubs on an inland lake in the United States.
The lighthouse helps mark the northern edge of a rocky reef under the water. This reef runs through the middle of the lake. The many islands and visible rocks you see are actually the highest parts of this underwater reef.
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Ladies Delight Light at night
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Boating and Scenery
You can launch your boat from a public area on the southwest shore in East Monmouth. The lake is surrounded by gentle hills. Many homes and cottages are built along the shoreline. However, the islands in the middle of North Bay have much less development, keeping them more natural.
Fishing in Cobbosseecontee Lake
Cobbosseecontee Lake is famous for its fishing. It is known as one of the best lakes in America for catching largemouth bass. Many of the biggest bass caught in Maine come from this lake.
Types of Fish You Can Catch
Besides largemouth bass, you can find many other popular fish here. These include brook trout, brown trout, rainbow smelt, and white perch. You might also catch yellow perch, bullheads, sunfish, and crappie. Two popular spots for bass fishing are the lily pond and Horseshoe Island.
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Cuba Island around 1930-1945
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Camps on the Lake
Cobbossee Lake is a popular spot for summer camps. Several well-known camps are located here, including Camp Cobbossee, Camp Kippewa, Pilgrim Lodge, and the YMCA Camp of Maine. These camps offer many activities for kids and teens during the summer months.
