The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Great Pond
Kennebec County, Maine · 8,530 acres (13.3 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Great Pond
Great Pond spreads over 8,530 acres in Kennebec County, Maine. It was made by Great Pond Storage Dam on the Belgrade Stream (outlet to Long Pond); Kennebec River watershed. Great Pond is the largest of the Belgrade Lakes and inspired the setting of the play and film On Golden Pond.
It stretches about 7.1 miles end to end with roughly 34 miles of shoreline. At about 250 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 69 ft at its deepest. Rome is on the shore.
- Size
- 8,530 acres (13.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 69 ft
- Shoreline
- About 34 miles
- End to end
- About 7.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 250 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- Dam
- Great Pond Storage Dam, Belgrade Stream (outlet to Long Pond); Kennebec River watershed
- County
- Kennebec County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Maine, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 46°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 4:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Great Pond
- Romeon the shore
- Belgradeabout 2.1 mi south
- Oaklandabout 4.2 mi east
- Mount Vernonabout 5.6 mi west
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Questions about Great Pond
What fish are in Great Pond?
Lakes like Great Pond usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Great Pond?
About 69 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Great Pond?
8,530 acres, with about 34 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Great Pond?
Rome is on the shore; Belgrade is about 2.1 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Great Pond today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Great Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
