South Pond
Knox County, Maine554 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Maine DEP for this lake.
- 18 ft max depth
- Public access
South Pond in Knox County, Maine has water-quality measurements published by Maine DEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 18 ft. Surface area: 554 acres.
South Pond is a 554-acre lake in Knox County, Maine with a maximum depth of 18 feet (12-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, your state environmental agency. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What South Pond is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether South Pond is safe to swim in today is a call for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for South Pond
These are the measurements Maine DEP publishes for South Pond, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
18 ft
Average depth
12 ft
Surface area
554 acres
Shoreline
5.4 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Maine DEP
The depth above comes from a bathymetric survey of this lake, not from a regional estimate.
Recreation & Access
- South PondPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about South Pond
Where is South Pond?
- South Pond is a lake in Knox County, Maine. Its water-quality measurements are published by Maine DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of South Pond?
- South Pond in Knox County, Maine has water-quality measurements published by Maine DEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 18 ft. Surface area: 554 acres.
Is South Pond safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is South Pond?
- South Pond has a maximum depth of 18 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. The lake covers 554 acres.
Are there boat ramps on South Pond?
- South Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include South Pond. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at South Pond?
- South Pond has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Maine's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for South Pond come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory