Lower Narrows Pond in Winthrop, Maine worth a visit

Upper and Lower Narrows Ponds are small twin ponds located in Winthrop, Maine. If you are searching for lakefront property here you’ll note that they are divided by a narrow isthmus. Via a culvert you can canoe or kayak between the two–just be sure to duck your head as you paddle through.
Upper Narrows Pond encompasses 239 acres and has a maximum depth of 54 feet with a mean depth of 25 feet. The perimeter is 5.1 miles. Access is available at a site off Narrows Road, which is suitable for small boats and canoes.
The water quality of this pristine lake is above average. It is the primary water supply for the Winthrop Utilities District and is routinely monitored by the Cobbossee Water District.

Lakefront Properties For Sale on Upper Narrows Pond

Lower Narrows Pond is a tad bit smaller at 223 acres, but its maximum depth is a deep 106 feet, with a mean depth of 31 feet. Camp Mechuwana, a United Methodist Camp, is set on 230 acres that borders on Lower Narrows Pond. Also located on the shores of this pond is the More To Life Family Campground.

Lakefront Properties For Sale on Lower Narrows Pond

Sport fishing is a pleasure on these two ponds where anglers will enjoy unmatched fishing experiences. The primary fisheries are landlocked salmon, lake trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white perch and chain pickerel.Though it’s just a short drive to Augusta from these ponds, spend some time here and you’ll feel like you are miles away from the world. Bring a book and curl up beside the fire or in a hammock overlooking one of the ponds from your waterfront real estate. Kayak early in the morning when the ponds are quiet and at their most beautiful. You might even see some “sea smoke” as the sun dances on the early morning water.

The Upper and Narrows Ponds are also on the way to many of Maine’s tourist destinations including Freeport, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Downeast Maine and Baxter State Park.
Purchase lakefront property on either of these twin ponds and you can have it all–privacy and beauty on a pristine lake, plus a locale that’s only a drive from major tourist destinations.
To learn more about lakefront property listings on these two ponds, click on the green boxes above.
To learn more about other twin ponds, read the links below:
Hancock Pond and Sands Pond, Denmark, Maine – Two for One for Lakefront Property Owners
A Maine Lakefront Buyer’s Twofer – Crescent Lake and Panther Pond in Raymond and Casco, Maine