Messalonskee Lake is the second largest body of water in the famed Belgrade Chain of Lakes. It is also the lowermost lake in the chain, draining to the Kennebec River at Waterville via Messalonskee Stream. Messalonskee's shoreline is heavily developed with permanent and seasonal homes. Excellent boat launching and parking facilities are present on Belgrade Stream, the lake's major inlet, and at the outlet in the Town of Oakland.
State of Maine website, Messalonskee Lake, accessed May 31, 2024, https://www.maine.gov/...
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Oakland Boat Launch
- Town: Oakland
- 18 Old Belgrade Ave., Oakland
- Type of Ramp: Hard
- Ownership: Oakland, Local
- Float: Yes
- Toilets: Yes
- Lat & Long: 44.5405/-69.7264
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Sidney Boat Launch
- Town: Sidney
- 451 Hosta Lane, Sidney
- Type of Ramp: Hard
- Width: 20'
- Length: 40'
- Grade: 13.50%
- Ownership: DACF, State
- Float: Yes
- Parking Spaces (Rig & Vehicle): Rig 8
- Toilets: Seasonal
- ADA: Fully Accessible
- Lat & Long: 44.4907/-69.7766
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