Moose Pond in Bridgton, ME is a popular 4 season destination. Moose Pond is 13 miles long and extends from Sweden, Maine to Denmark, Maine with the bulk of Moose Pond located in Bridgton, ME. Moose Pond is divided into 3 basins, the northern basin, middle basin, at the foot of Pleasant Mountain (aka Shawnee Peak) and southern basin, which are all connected via bridges allowing for boat traffic to pass through so boaters may enjoy all Moose Pond has to offer.
Moose Pond encompasses 1,617 acres with a maximum depth of 70 feet. Summer offers boating, swimming, fishing. Moose Pond is home to the largest largemouth bass ever caught in Maine at 11 lbs. The bridge, which passes under 302 has a minimum 14' clearance, allowing most boats to easily pass through, although sometimes it is necessary to drop your boat's awning. The 302 bridge connects the northern basin with the middle basin. Further down Moose Pond where the middle basin connects with the southern basin, boaters will find another bridge. This bridge has a lower clearance but still allows for boats to pass through.
Winters on Moose Pond is a fantastic location for skimobiling and connects with IT89 snowmobile trail. To see more about snowmobiling in Bridgton visit the Bridgton Easy Rider's snowmobile club on Facebook. During winter Moose Pond is also a popular destination for ice fishing.
MOOSE POND BOAT LAUNCH OFF ROUTE 302, 1 MILE FROM MOOSE POND ESCAPE
MOOSE POND MIDDLE BASIN AT FOOT OF SHAWNEE PEAK AKA PLEASANT MOUNTAIN.
APPROACHING UNDERPASS OF ROUTE 302 UNDERPASS
ROUTE 302 UNDERPASS FROM MIDDLE BASIN TO NORTHERN BASIN OF MOOSE POND
PONTOON BOAT APPROACHING ROUTE 302 UNDERPASS FROM MIDDLE BASIN TO NORTHERN BASIN
UNDERPASS FROM MIDDLE BASIN TO SOUTHERN BASIN IN DENMARK, MAINE
