Access Site
ME
Sheepscot Pond
City: Palermo, ME
County: Waldo County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.37758, -69.43285
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Location
Interactive access map
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Sheepscot River at North Whitefield, Maine
8.3 mi away
Kennebec River at North Sidney, Maine
8.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Sheepscot Pond is a 1,215-acre lake located in Palermo, Waldo County, offering convenient public access via a state-owned boat ramp on the north shore off Route 3, midway between Augusta and Belfast. The moderately developed lake provides a scenic paddling destination for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters in central Maine.
The boat ramp facility serves anglers, paddlers, and recreational boaters of all types. The north shore location offers good accessibility from Route 3, making it easy to find and launch. The pond's substantial size and moderate development level make it suitable for various water activities, from casual paddling to fishing. Winter recreation, including ice fishing, is also popular on the lake.
The boat ramp facility serves anglers, paddlers, and recreational boaters of all types. The north shore location offers good accessibility from Route 3, making it easy to find and launch. The pond's substantial size and moderate development level make it suitable for various water activities, from casual paddling to fishing. Winter recreation, including ice fishing, is also popular on the lake.