Moored Boats on Sebago Lake, Windham, Maine
Just a few miles from Portland, Maine, lakefront property in Windham is highly valued for its pristine waters and sense of wilderness, yet close proximity to entertainment, dining and other activities. Windham was settled by farmers in the 1700s. The agricultural lifestyle existed until the industrial age. Today, you’ll find a combination of residential, commercial and agricultural uses of land.
Recently, Windham was named “The Best Place to Raise Your Kids 2011” in Maine by Bloomberg Businessweek Magazine:
“Best place to raise kids in Maine: North Windham
Nearby city: Portland
Median family income: $65,028
A village in the town of Windham near Sebago Lake, North Windham has low crime and above-average schools. It is part of the Windham Raymond School District. In addition to outdoor recreation, several museums, theaters, and recreational centers are in Cumberland County.”
Windham is situated along the shore of Maine’s second largest lake, Sebago Lake. The Indian name, “Sebago,” means “Great Stretch of Water.” This water stretches eight miles wide and twelve miles long. At its deepest point, the water depth is 316 feet. Once on the water, you’ll have so many places to explore from Jordan Bay to the Songo River and on up to Brandy Pond and Long Lake. Expect breathtaking views, crystal clear water and abundant wildlife when you purchase waterfront property on Sebago Lake. There are public boat launches in Raymond, South Casco and Sebago.

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Highland Lake provides a perfect sanctuary for cottage dwellers and wildlife, including loons, eagles, ducks, blue heron, turtles and lots of fish. The public boat launch on Lowell Farm Road in Falmouth is for hand-carried canoes and kayaks only. Motor boat traffic is low. Fed by springs and streams, including MacIntosh Brook at the northern end, Highland Lake encompasses 623 acres. The maximum depth is 67 feet, with an average depth of 22 feet.

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Highly valued by seasonal and year-round lakefront residents for family time and fishing is Little Sebago Lake. The serpentine shoreline is fun to explore via canoe, kayak, paddleboat, or powerboat. Little Sebago consists of three distinct basins, northern, middle and southern. Numerous tributaries lead into the lake. There are many coves, islands and peninsulas to boat around. The lake covers 1,898 acres and is about 5 ½ miles in length. Its deepest spot is 52 feet, just southwest of Horse Island. There are two narrows: Upper and Lower Narrows.

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 Picturesque Pettingill Pond encompasses 42 acres. With names like Angler Road and Eagle Drive along the shore of the pond, you can expect good fishing opportunities here. The principal fisheries are brown trout and largemouth bass. A small dirt access for canoe and car-top boats is located on the backside of the pond. Pettingill Pond has a maximum depth of 29 feet, with a mean depth of 12 feet. The water quality is average.

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Set your hammock by 210-acre Forest Lake in Windham and enjoy peace and tranquility at your lakefront property.  Forest Lake serves as the headwaters of the Piscataqua River, which then flows into the Presumpscot River and finally enters into Casco Bay. With a maximum depth of 38 feet and a mean depth of twelve feet, Forest Lake’s principal fisheries are smallmouth bass and chain pickerel. There’s no public access, so your competition won’t be strong.

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Along Route 302 in Windham, you’ll discover dozens of shops and restaurants to meet your every need. And if you like to hike, there are hiking, biking, ATV and snowmobile trails to explore. The more popular trails are Chaffin Pond, the Mountain Division Trail, Lowell Preserve and Black Brook Trails. Check at the trailhead kiosks to see what type of activities are allowed.The Windham Historical Society, housed in the historic first town house, presents monthly programs. A couple of places of interest include their library and grocery, as well as the Pleasant River Grange and the birthplace of John A. Andrews, Governor of Massachusetts during the Civil War.Babb’s Bridge spans the Presumpscot River in South Windham. Located off River Road, the original bridge was burned by vandals in 1973, but an exact replica of the one span Queenspost truss was erected and opened to traffic in 1976.
Windham Town Office, 8 School Road, Windham, 04062
www.windhamweb.com, 207.892.1901
Incorporated: 1762
Named for: Wymondham, in Norfolk, England
Population: 17,001
Town Clerk: 207.892.1907
Windham Public Library: 207.892.1908
Fire/Police/Rescue: 911
Fire/Rescue (non-emergency) 207.892.2511
Police (non-emergency) 207.892.1936
Recreation Director: 207.894.5960
School District RSU 14: 207.892.1800
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