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Great East Lake is a border lake straddling Acton, Maine and Wakefield, New Hampshire and is shared by the towns of Acton, Maine and Wakefield, New Hampshire. It is the largest lake in York County, covering over 1700 acres with a maximum depth of 102’ and a mean depth of 35’ with above average water quality.
The widest part of the lake is in New Hampshire. The lake narrows to the east in Maine, creating the First, Second and Third basins.
There is a public boat launch.
Great East is located about 2 hours of Boston and is less than an hour to North Conway.
Boating, fishing, swimming, wake boarding, water skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, tubing, and any other water activities are waiting for you on this pristine lake.
From the lake you can snowmobile into NH and ME. You are also close to area ATV trails.
*Trophic Class: Oligotrophic
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*"Trophic Class is a designation of a lake according to algae production, rooted plant growth, water clarity and bottom dissolved oxygen levels." The three designations are Oligotrophic, Mesotrophic and Eutrotrophic.
Oligotrophic: Minimal support for algal blooms, rooted plant growth. Aesthetically, this is the most desirable of the three ratings and is usually the larger or deeper lakes.
Mesotrophic: Moderate support of algal production
Eutrotrophic:High Support of algal production.
Great East NH Waterfront Properties for Sale
Extraordinary Great East Lake Waterfront Retreat. Experience waterfront living at its finest in one of the most sought-after locations on Great East Lake. This exceptiona...
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 5098634 MLS
Listing courtesy of Melissa Lesniak from KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty. ()
Welcome to one of Great East Lake's rarest opportunities. Owned and cherished by the same family for more than 45 years, this quintessential lakefront cottage sits on an ...
- ACTIVE Status
- 4 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 5098171 MLS
Listing courtesy of Ellen Hayes from Hayes Real Estate. (Off: 603-522-8207)
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