Mealea's Guidebook
Things to do
Fishing is the number one draw to the lakes. Early each morning, you’ll find quiet boats slowly drifting along as folks fish for landlocked salmon, brook trout, brown trout, small and large mouth bass, smelt, pickerel, northern pike and white perch. The largest lake is Great Pond, located in Rome, at 8,239 acres with a maximum depth of 69 feet. Messalonskee Lake is the second largest with 3,510 acres and a depth of 113 feet. With the many other ponds and lakes in the area, you’re sure to find your favorite spot.
You can rent any kind of boat you’d like—from antique cruisers and pontoon boats, to kayaks and canoes—from the numerous marinas in the area like Great Pond. Brightside Marina offers rentals and boat tours as well. The Belgrade Lakes are perfect for trying out a stand-up-paddleboard for the first time, too.
Spend a day on land golfing among the mountains and lakes at the Belgrade Lakes Golf Club—an award-winning 18-hole course. Or take a hike up Blueberry Hill for panoramic views of the lakes.
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Belgrade Lakes
Fishing is the number one draw to the lakes. Early each morning, you’ll find quiet boats slowly drifting along as folks fish for landlocked salmon, brook trout, brown trout, small and large mouth bass, smelt, pickerel, northern pike and white perch. The largest lake is Great Pond, located in Rome, at 8,239 acres with a maximum depth of 69 feet. Messalonskee Lake is the second largest with 3,510 acres and a depth of 113 feet. With the many other ponds and lakes in the area, you’re sure to find your favorite spot.
You can rent any kind of boat you’d like—from antique cruisers and pontoon boats, to kayaks and canoes—from the numerous marinas in the area like Great Pond. Brightside Marina offers rentals and boat tours as well. The Belgrade Lakes are perfect for trying out a stand-up-paddleboard for the first time, too.
Spend a day on land golfing among the mountains and lakes at the Belgrade Lakes Golf Club—an award-winning 18-hole course. Or take a hike up Blueberry Hill for panoramic views of the lakes.
Waterville
Great downtown area with good restaurants and shopping.
New England Music Camp
8 GoldenrodBelgrade Lakes Golf Club
Country Club RdPublic golf course with great views.
Waterville Country Club
39 Country Club RdColby College
4000 Mayflower Hill DrA steep climb to the summit of Blueberry Mountain where hikers are rewarded with 360 degree views of the Maine High Peaks Region
Trail Activity
Length
1.2 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Moderate, Advanced
Town
Township 6 North of Weld
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No
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Blueberry Hill
A steep climb to the summit of Blueberry Mountain where hikers are rewarded with 360 degree views of the Maine High Peaks Region
Trail Activity
Length
1.2 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Moderate, Advanced
Town
Township 6 North of Weld
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No
Good Eats
Oakland House of Pizza
16 Water StGood food!
Middle Road General Store
3535 Middle RdGreat sandwiches.