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Meddybemps Lake
Location of lake in Maine, United States
Location of lake in Maine, United States
Meddybemps Lake
Location in Maine
Location Washington County, Maine, United States
Coordinates 45°02′27″N 67°21′22″W / 45.04083°N 67.35611°W / 45.04083; -67.35611
Type Reservoir
Surface area 6,765 acres (2,738 ha)
Max. depth 58 ft (18 m)
Surface elevation 174 ft (53 m)
Islands Numerous
Settlements

Meddybemps Lake is a large lake in Washington County, Maine. The lake contains numerous islands, and has a total area of about 6,765 acres (27.38 km2). Its maximum depth is 58 feet (18 m). The lake itself is split between four towns: Alexander, Baileyville, Baring, and Meddybemps. It is well known for its prolific smallmouth bass fishing.

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