0000000747 00000 n HWM6WT`fqvT.`HHBL Anticipate immersing well beyond the knees in places as the water level fluctuates. 2021 average chlorophyll concentration was within the moderate range. The unique scent of piney woods and sweet fern merge along many rural roads leading to pristine inland beaches. Bring your own food and carry out all trash. The beach suggests a canyon laying below the jutting ledges of Beech Mountain on the west and the looming ridges of Acadia and St. Sauveur Mountains on the east. Policies and Notices, U.S. Department of the Interior | The South Basins long-term total phosphorus trend is decreasing, indicating less phosphorus in the water over time. The North Basinslong-term chlorophyll trend is decreasing, indicating that there is less chlorophyll in the water over time. Hundreds of picnic tables and grills pepper the grounds under the shade of mature white pines. The pleasant town of Greenville is located nine miles south. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/me/nwis/current? Long Sands sea temperatures peak in the range 17 to 21C (63 to 70F) on around the 9th of August and are at their lowest on about the 1st of March, in the range 2 to 4C (36 to 39F). The North Basins. Real-time data typically are recorded at The small red dots represent individual readings taken in 2021. one or more stations. xref The warmest ocean temperature in Maine today is 45.5F (in Monhegan), and the coldest sea temperature is 39.6F (Bucksport). The red lines on the histogram show data from one or more sampling stations for this lake superimposed on the statewide distribution for the indicator.NOTE: Where data are identical for multiple stations, those station numbers will be superimposed on each other on the histograms and may thus be difficult to differentiate from each other. They are usually made up silts and loams. 2021 average phosphorus concentration was within the moderate range. Because they are often coarse with ample pore space, there is low runoff potential and water will not usually pool on them. Amenities. This Maine state location article is a stub. Some of the best places to hit the beach in Maine are inland. It is connected to Brandy Pond through the Chute River. Local current weather for Long Lake, Maine, United States Of America giving details on temperature, wind speed, rain, cloud, humidity, pressure and more. Shade sits well back from the water under mature trees between the parking lot and the grass. Throughout the month of December daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 3C that's about 37F. The beach is relatively quiet even when the ninety-one campsites at Lily Bays Dunn Point and Rowell Cove campgrounds are full. Find our. The non-regulatory reports are intended to serve as a platform for future implementation work and watershed planning. 20th Annual Maine Milfoil Summit Postponed. URL: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/me/nwis/current?site_tp_cd=LK&PARAmeter_cd=STATION_NM,DATETIME,62615,62614 URL: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/me/nwis/rt? The experience begins on the footpath leading down to the beach where the bright blue sky and water merge beyond the silhouette of towering white pine trunks. South Basins 2021 Average vs. The Middle Basins long-term clarity trend is stable, indicating neither deeper nor shallower Secchi readings over time. Webb Lake at Mount Blue State Park is nestled into a wilderness basin rimmed by Tumbledown Mountain, Little Jackson Mountain, and Mount Blue. In the fall, both surface temperature and temperature variation with depth decreases until the lake mixes entirely (turnover) and becomes the same temperature throughout. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. Several miles outside of Norway heading west on Route 118, the beach park entrance is marked with a large wooden sign. Historic Shaker Village and the Poland Spring House are both nearby. About Long Lake. The forecast for Long Lake in the coming week is predicting the average daytime maximum temperature will be around 2C, with a high for the week of 7C expected on the afternoon of Wednesday 18th. Wade out onto the sandbar at the west end of the beach that extends almost all the way to Thompson Point across the winding mouths of the Songo and Crooked rivers. While the official max depth is listed as 59ft (18m), there is a spring near Half Loon Bay, a small bay near Bridgton Academy, that registers as being 216ft (66m) deep, according to depth finders on multiple boats. The famous author, E.B. Branch Lake is accessed off Route 1 between Bucksport and Ellsworth. startxref The average total phosphorus reading of 6.3 ppb falls into the moderate range. Much of the pond is relatively shallow and homothermous (summer water temperatures are similar from top to bottom). The Middle Basins long-term total phosphorus trend is, 2021 average chlorophyll concentration was within the moderate range. Giant white pines and mixed hardwood trees line the entire half-mile length of Songo Beach, on the lakes north end. Parents can chill a notch or two knowing there is a lifeguard on duty, and kids can be entertained for hours splashing in a few inches of water or playing on the sand with gently lapping waves to fill moats and hand-dug ponds. The Middle Basins long-term clarity trend is decreasing, indicating shallower clarity readings over time. The graphs below were created from downloaded Long Lake buoy data and are updated every hour while the buoy is in the water ( typically May November). Middle Basin: The average Secchi disk reading for 2021 was 6.4 meters, which falls into the moderately clear range. A two-foot retaining wall separates sand from lawn, allowing picnics to be eaten grit-free. Suitable coldwater fish habitat was present through June. If you have interesting photos of this place, you can upload them here. Yellow diamonds display the mean values for this lake, as averaged across all sampling sites. Boaters should also inspect their crafts before entering the lake for millfoil, a growing problem in New England lakes. 58 percent of soils in the watershed are type C soils. it is worth taking another look at some stats on the lake water quality data collected over the years. Giant root systems of eighty-year-old trees are embedded into the sand like king crab legs. The terrain slopes gently toward the water. Lily Bay State Park provides important access to Maines largest lake within a 924-acre parcel in the Beaver Cove Township. Facilities include modern bathrooms, changing areas and coin-operated showers. long-term chlorophyll trend is decreasing, indicating that there is less chlorophyll in the water over time. In addition to the land use inventory and phosphorus loading estimates, the reports contain water quality, fishery and soils information, a shoreline survey and recommendations for future best management practices in the watershed. Phosphorus: The North Basins 2021 average phosphorus concentration was within the moderate range. The park is staffed by rangers during the summer and there is a minimal day-use fee. Thick cover shades this short walk amidst the scent of pine needles and lake water. The beach at Range Pond is a natural jewel within Maines most populated southern region. The water gradually deepens toward the outer buoy-marked swim area. Follow Happytown Road two-and-a-half miles and turn right onto Boat Launch Drive. Click on any diamond to view the data. Suitable coldwater fish habitat was present through late June. They have fairly high runoff potential and low infiltration rates and often pool water. Long Lake is home to many species of wildlife, which given the growing use of the lake for recreational purposes must be respected. Long Lake is an eleven-mile (18 km) lake between the towns of Naples, Maine, Bridgton, Maine and Harrison, Maine. Colored areas represent the long-term range of values, from minimum to maximum. stations. 2021s average value. 2023Lakes Environmental Association. B soils have moderate infiltration rates and fine to moderate texture and soil size. It suffered from the 1950s through the early 2000s largely due to high levels of phosphorus as a result of run-off from surrounding agricultural land in the Aroostook River Watershed. Color ramps represent the range of values across all lakes. National Water Information System: Web Interface, Accessibility A superb modern playground is hidden in the shade beneath a thick canopy of tall pines. Lifeguards staff both ends of the beach during prime summer hours. The small red dots represent individual readings taken in 2021. Show a custom real-time summary table for one or more Oak Pond 0.49 miles west; Flynn Pond 1.20 miles west; Merrit Pond 1.63 miles west; Mic-Mac Pond 2.13 miles south; Spectacle Pond West 2.76 miles south; Spectacle Pond East 2.76 miles south; Spring Hole Pond 2.81 miles south; Pineo Pond 2.81 miles south; Bog Brook Flowage 2.82 miles west The large grassy lawn, picnic tables, grills, horseshoe pits, and swings provide the raw materials for an old-fashioned outdoor summer day in Maine. Click to hide state-specific text Current Conditions for Maine: Air Temperature -- 33 site (s) found Customize table to display other current-condition parameters -- Parameter not determined It spans ten miles, elongating eastward first into the Sebec River, then into the Piscataquis River, and finally emptying into the mighty Penobscot. This sensor measures chlorophyll by fluorescence and gives an estimate of algal biomass at that depth. Boaters should also take extra caution to be watchful of loons on the lake and avoid creating large wakes close by. The lake is the site of many summer camps, including Camp Newfound, Camp Owatonna, Camp Takajo, and Camp Wildwood (actually located on nearby Wood's Pond). The famous author, E.B. White, owned a vacation house on Long Lake in the North Bridgton section. They are sunny in the morning and shady in the afternoon. The 7 day weather forecast summary for Long Lake: The outlook for Long Lake in the week ahead shows the average daytime maximum temperature will be around 1C, with a high for the week of 12C expected on the evening of Friday 23rd. Lakes Environmental Association, 230 Main Street, Bridgton, Maine, 04009. Plenty of parking is available for beach goers and boat trailers. These soils are often associated with wetlands. A favorite spot for young children, the sand beach is often sprinkled with brightly colored buckets and shovels. 2021 average water clarity was within the moderately clear range. Picnic tables and grills are dispersed among the trees surrounding the beach. Average water temperatures reached 20.52 degrees Celsius (68.93 degrees Fahrenheit) that day, just 0.03C (0.05F) below the record set in 2012. Picnic tables are spread out among the trees and two are covered in the event of rain. Title: USGS Current Conditions for Maine The North Basins. FOIA These soils can be good places to site leach fields or infiltrate stormwater from a home or residence. Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! Warning: Javascript must be enabled to use all the features on this page! It is connected to Brandy Pond through the Chute River. The fluorescence response of algae cycles naturally through the day and those fluctuations are visible in the plot. The South Basins. Take the Island Explorer shuttle bus from Bar Harbor and avoid parking difficulties especially during busy summer days. Yellow diamonds display the mean values for this lake, as averaged across all sampling sites. LakesOfMaine.org sees more than 1,000,000 pageviews annually.Click here to inquire about becoming a Partner in Lake Stewardship. It is the smallest section of a three-tiered body of water comprising upper, middle, and lower ponds. Color ramps represent the range of values 0000000476 00000 n This effect is partially a result of beach erosion due to highly controversial water level regulation initiated in the late 1980s for the purpose of hydroelectric power. This graph shows temperature at different depths in the north basin of Long Lake. Water temperatures warm up nicely by late summer, but are always slightly refreshing in this spring-fed lake. Customize table to display other current-condition parameters, West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream, Maine. Lake George is a 320-acre park located off Route 2 between Skowhegan and Canaan. Water temperature (6.0 C) at Long Sands is really very cold. Despite the weak sunshine, the air will feel like -7.0 C, so that even wearing a thick winter wetsuit, neoprene hood, gloves and boots it will be difficult to stay warm in the sea at Long Sands today. Click here to view current water quality conditions on a representative sample of Maine lakes during summer, or view which lakes have experienced ice-cover in the fall and ice-out in the spring. Below are the cities and resorts in Maine with the values of water temperature today and yesterday. The mean minimum temperature will be -4C, dipping to its lowest on the morning of Saturday 21st at -10C. As water temperatures increased and deep water oxygen was consumed, coldwater fish habitat became unsuitable in July. Long Lake was created by receding glaciers, and has many coves and rocks. The vertical black line represents the long-term average value. A giant rock juts above the surface just beyond the swim area and often attracts kayakers and paddlers. Children aged two to twelve will find plenty of fun on equipment including a zip-runner, cross bars, ladders, stairs, a corkscrew, several slides, toddler swings, and more. Arrive early to lasso one of these unique spots. Deep water phosphorus values were not significantly above surface water phosphorus values indicating that phosphorus recycling was not an issue for the Middle Basin in 2021. 0000001084 00000 n This road and waterfront property is owned by the Irving Company and includes a beach, picnic facilities, a boat launch, ample parking, and a primitive outhouse. Perfectly clear water is edged by a crescent-shaped sand beach on the lakes southwestern shore. During the spring, temperature readings are close together and the lake is well-mixed. Lakes of Maine - Water Quality - Long Pond - Belgrade, Mount Vernon, Rome, Kennebec, Maine Long Pond Belgrade, Mount Vernon, Rome, Kennebec, Maine MIDAS 5272 Water Quality Chlorophyll: The North Basins 2021 average chlorophyll concentration was within the moderate range. 20th Annual Maine Milfoil Summit Postponed. Expect 0.0mm of precipitation over the past 3 hours. To find out what the water temperature was in Maine any day over a period of the last ten years, select the month, Planning a vacation on the beach and want to enjoy the warm sea, choose the day of the year, region and the minimum comfortable sea/ocean temperature that interests you. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Show custom graphs or tables for a series of recent data for This graph shows dissolved oxygen concentration at different depths in the north basin of Long Lake. Color ramps represent the range of values across all lakes. The average color reading for 2021 was 26.3 SPU, indicating that water in Long Lakes north basin is highly colored. Full sun hits the beach mid-morning through evening. Despite the sunshine, even with a thick winter wetsuit, neoprene hood, gloves and boots it will be difficult to stay comfortable in the sea for long today. Immersing into cool, clear freshwater on a steamy summer day is a tactile experience like no other. An octagonal two-story building suggestive of a lighthouse, a relic from the parks past, marks the access point for the multi-use trail. Water Data for the Nation Blog for the latest news and updates. Long Lake is home to many species of wildlife, which given the growing use of the lake for recreational U.S. Geological Survey Changing facilities and clean flush toilets are situated at the far side of the parking lot near the ranger station. There are 27 Long Ponds in Maine (and 6 Long Lakes). 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