Brandy Pond in Naples, Maine Offers Lakefront Buyers a Place to Tuck Yourself Into the Pines
April 4th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Folks enjoying the beach and view at Brandy Pond Park Campground
Great boating opportunities await lakefront property owners on Brandy Pond in the Sebago Lakes Region. Located in Naples, Maine, Brandy Pond is the middle of three interlocking lakes that cover more than 35,000 acres and has long been the link between Long Lake and Sebago Lake. The pond, at 733 acres with a maximum depth of 44 feet and an average depth of 16 feet, was originally called the Bay of Naples.
The Songo Lock was built on the river about 1830 to allow passage of boats from Harrison to Sebago and on to Portland via the Oxford-Cumberland Canal. This was the primary commercial and recreational travel route during Maine’s early development. Though one can no longer travel via boat to Portland, the connection to the two larger lakes still gives boaters an opportunity to explore more than 35 miles of shoreline.
Lakefront property owners will find three full service marinas on the Brandy Pond: Causeway Marina, Moose Landing Marina and Naples Marina. Boat rentals, slips, gas, maintenance and storage are available at these marinas. Or you might enjoy a seaplane ride from North Country Scenic Rides, located on the Causeway. If you are looking for seaplane flight instruction, turn to Naples Seaplane Service, tucked into a cove on the pond.
If you prefer to paddle your own boat, kayaks are rented and sold at Sebago Kayak Company, on the Causeway.
This rather small pond is dotted with cozy cottages and year-round homes. Unlike the busier Sebago Lake, Brandy Pond is fairly calm. A harbormaster enforces boating safety. Activities, including water-skiing and fishing, are prevalent. Anglers are known to hook landlocked salmon, brook trout and brown trout, as well as bass, perch, pickerel and more.
On the Causeway, you’ll find places to dine including Rick’s Cafe and Freedom Cafe. Or you might walk up to Bray’s Brew Pub for a Brandy Pond Blonde Ale. Golfers will enjoy playing a round of golf at the Naples Golf and Country Club, which overlooks the pond.
Just imagine tucking yourself into the pines that surround Brandy Pond and enjoying the sunset views across the lake. Leave your car in the driveway and take your boat to town, where you can tie up at the pier and walk to the restaurants, shops and other conveniences.
To learn more about waterfront property listings on Brandy Pond, click on the green box above.
Tom - MrLakefront
