The Basin
Androscoggin County, Maine2,279 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Maine DEP for this lake.
- 118 ft max depth
- Public access
The Basin in Androscoggin County, Maine has water-quality measurements published by Maine DEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 118 ft. Surface area: 2279 acres.
The Basin is a 2,279-acre lake in Androscoggin County, Maine with a maximum depth of 118 feet (36-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 The Basin is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Deep water118 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water2,279 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether The Basin 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 The Basin
These are the measurements Maine DEP publishes for The Basin, 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
118 ft
Average depth
36 ft
Surface area
2,279 acres
Shoreline
12.2 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
- Lake AuburnPublic
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 The Basin
Where is The Basin?
- The Basin is a lake in Androscoggin County, Maine. Its water-quality measurements are published by Maine DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of The Basin?
- The Basin in Androscoggin County, Maine has water-quality measurements published by Maine DEP, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 118 ft. Surface area: 2279 acres.
Is The Basin safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is The Basin?
- The Basin has a maximum depth of 118 feet and an average depth of 36 feet. The lake covers 2279 acres.
Are there boat ramps on The Basin?
- The Basin has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Lake Auburn. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at The Basin?
- The Basin 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 The Basin 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