Lake Wassookeag, Dexter, Maine: Shining Water Beside Lakefront Real Estate

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Lake Wassookeag, Dexter, Maine: Shining Water Beside Lakefront Real Estate

Sunset shines on Lake Wassookeag in Dexter, Maine

Lake Wassookeag in the Piscataquis Lakes Region town of Dexter is a scenic gem. Own lakefront property here and you’ll enjoy bright sunrises, brilliant sunsets and singing loons.



The spring-fed lake encompasses 1,152 acres and has a maximum depth of 86 feet with a mean depth of 27 feet. It was named by the Penobscot Indians for its “shining water.” Today, the water still shines and it’s the third cleanest lake in Maine. The water quality is above average.
Enjoy the views of Lake Wassookeag on this live web cam.
Is there a boat launch? Yes, it’s located at Ronco Park, where folks can also go to picnic, swim and enjoy the playground. The launch is run by the Dexter Fish and Game. So . . .  what kind of fish will I catch here? Anglers report that the lake if full of lake trout, smallmouth bass, white perch and chain pickerel.
Dexter has a year-round population of about 5,000 people. It’s located in the heart of Maine’s snowmobile and ATV country. From Lake Wassookeag, you’ll have easy access to ITS 84, which opens up the entire state to you.
Also in Dexter, is the Dexter Municipal Golf Course, a nine-hole course with a driving range–the perfect place to spend a few hours chasing that little white ball before heading back to the lake. Downhill skiing is only 30 minutes away at Eaton Mountain.
The little town of Dexter was named for statesman Samuel Dexter. It may be small, but offers all of the amenities. Main Street bustles with activity as people duck in and out of stores including Reny’s Department Store and Mainely Crafts. For a historical look at the town, be sure to visit the Grist Mill Museum, Abbott Museum, the Miller House and Carr School House. Part of the downtown section of town was referenced on the cover of the Stephen King novel, Needful Things. The Dexter Regional Airport has a lighted and paved 3,000-foot runway waiting for your arrival.
Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are just over an hour away, while Bangor is thirty-five minutes from Dexter.
Charming town, pristine lake, classic Maine cabins, camps and cottages for sale. Plenty of space for waterfront activities. A place to relax under the  birch and spruce trees. It can all be yours when you purchase lakefront real estate on Lake Wassookeag in Dexter.
To learn more about current lakefront property listings for sale, click on the green box above.
To learn more about other lakes with above average water quality, just click on the blog links below:
Bear Pond in Turner and Hartford, Maine: One of the Cleanest Lakes!
Pleasant Pond in Central Maine: Lakefront Views to Remember
Swan Lake, Swanville, Maine Offers Lakefront Property Owners Crystal Clear Waters

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