Located in the western Maine foothills of Oxford County and only minutes from Sunday River and Mt. Abram Ski Resorts are six pristine ponds you won't want to miss: North, South, Round, Twitchell, Indian and Bryant Ponds. The ponds are located in the towns of Greenwood, Woodstock and Locke Mills, where as a lakefront property owner you'll find small town atmosphere and natural landscape at your doorstep.
North Pond covers 284 acres and has a maximum depth of 37 feet. The fishing is excellent for both warm and cold water fisheries. A small picnic are off Route 26 provides access for canoes and car-top boats. Small trailered boats can be launched from the ramp at Round Pond and then pass through the culvert at Route 26 to reach North Pond. Pleasant views include Bucks Ledge, Moody Mountain, Kimball Hill and Wilbur Mountain.
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South Pond is similar in size and has a maximum depth of 71 feet. Anglers will catch smallmouth bass, landlocked salmon, trout and white fish here. South Pond also features an abundant smelt population. The state maintains a boat ramp located just above the South Pond Bridge. Views of Mount Abram and Tibbets Mountain can be enjoyed from the water. Littlefield Beaches Lakeside Campground is located on South Pond at 13 Littlefield Lane, off Route 26, about halfway between Locke Mills and Bryant Pond.
Round Pond is connected to South Pond via a small channel. Anglers will appreciate knowing that largemouth bass tend to be more prevalent in Round Pond. A boat ramp is located in Locke Mills. Greenwood lies on the shore of Round Pond and was the hometown of Leon Leonwood Bean, founder of LL Bean.
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Twitchell Pond covers 179 acres and has a maximum depth of 47 feet. Its pristine waters are so clear that except for the deepest points, you can see the bottom. A diversified fishery, Twitchell Pond is home to trout, smelt, perch, pickerel and smallmouth bass. You'll find a public boat launch near the dam off Twitchell Pond Road. Mountain views from the pond include Elwell, Uncle Tom and Oversett, plus Rowe Hill.
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Indian Pond is small at 68 acres, but the maximum depth is 62 feet. Brook trout are stocked annually. Anglers also catch splake and rainbow smelt here. Access is limited to small boats or canoes across private property down a dirt road off Rowe Hill Road. Be sure to respect the landowner's generosity by picking up after yourself.
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The largest of the ponds in Greenwood and Woodstock is Bryant Pond, also known as Lake Christopher. Bryant Pond covers 278 acres and has a maximum depth of 63 feet. The mixture of rocky and sandy shoreline make it popular amongst anglers who catch coldwater fish species including smelt, landlocked salmon and brook trout here. A public boat ramp is located next to the outlet at Rowe Hill Road. From the pond you'll enjoy picturesque sunsets, towering Norway pines, and views of Mt. Abram and the surrounding hills and mountains. The Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center, formerly the Maine Conservation School is located on Bryant Pond.
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All of these ponds provide year round recreational activities from swimming, boating and fishing on the water to mountain biking at Mt. Abram and on other nearby trails. If you own lakefront property here, you can easily golf at Sunday River or the Bethel Inn Country Club, hike in Evans Notch and Grafton Notch, ski, tube, and snowboard at Sunday River and Mt. Abram or snowshoe, snowmobile and cross-country ski on trails throughout the area.
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