In August of 2020, a group of 10 WLA board members and volunteers surveyed Watchic Lake for invasive plant species – none were found. This is fifth year in a row that a thorough inventory of lake plants has been completed. As a member of the Lakes Steward of Maine (formerly VLMP) Invasive Plant Patrol program, we are asked to submit an inventory of the native and invasive plants found in the lake. You can read the full report here
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New Date – starting September 8 (day after Labor Day) Route 113 (Pequawket Trail) will be closed for 28 days as contractors remove the existing concrete structure near Watchic Rd 19 and replace it with a new precast concrete wildlife-friendly culvert box. They will also replace the guardrail on the approaches. As of July 24, detour signs are installed and covered. They will be uncovered prior to closing the road on September 8. Message boards are in place notifying the
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This information is being provided by the Maine Lake Society to help folks plan for their visits to the lake. There are no guidelines specific for our lake – we encourage all lake users to stay informed of Maine and Standish guidelines as we all navigate these unusual times. From the Maine Lakes Society: Welcome Back to the Lake! To protect your safety and ease your move to camp, we’re offering these navigation aids for smooth sailing in this uncommon
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Every wonder what the stuff is? While its always best to keep erosion out for the lake, take steps to avoid introducing invasive species to the lake, and quickly report suspicious plants, sometimes lakes and streams don’t always look or behave the way we expect. Water can be full of strange colors, unidentified blobs, and swimming creatures. Something that at first glance looks like pollution actually might be a natural phenomenon. The aquatic world is diverse. There are all kinds
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This year the dam was closed on March 26 (shortly after ice out). We close the dam to raise the lake to the summer full pond level. Full pond will be reached in about two to three weeks depending on the weather. Ice out occurred on about March 23 this year, a bit earlier than previous years (see all dates). As a reminder, to address seasonal changes, the dam gate is opened to lower the water level on about October
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During 2019, the water quality of Watchic Lake remains good and is substantially unchanged from data collected over the previous 3 years (2016-2018). While water quality is good today, Watchic Lake remains at risk over the long term. Nutrient laden run-off from storms (especially mega-storms) can enter the watershed and lake causing negative changes in the lake’s water quality. Please click or touch for the Full 2019 Water Quality Report or visit our complete water quality page.
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Located on the Page Brook Inlet to Watchic Lake in Standish ME, the Outpost Public House is a locally owned and family run restaurant focused on providing a warm and friendly environment where you can eat good food, drink with friends, and enjoy the outdoors. The newly renovated restaurant has a full bar and offers about 20 beers on tap. The menu consists of pizza, burgers, tacos, salads, a variety of starters, and more. Click or touch here for the
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Its that time of year again… the dam gate will be opened on about Columbus Day, Monday October 14, 2019 for the winter. Following the opening, the lake level will go down to its winter level (about 18 inches below full pond) over the course of about two to four weeks (depending in part on rainfall). Lowering the lake level protects our shoreline from winter ice damage. Plan your boat and dock removal accordingly. Except in extreme weather situations, we
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Some have recently commented that the water level seems low. As of September 13 the water level is about 1 ½ inches below full pond (measured at the dam). A normal level for this time of year. Prior to this the water level was in fact lower, as it lowered about 2 inches on September 3 to prepare for heavy rain and wind from Hurricane Dorian, which fortunately did not materialize. Given that weather cannot be forecast at with 100%
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Updated September 22, 2019. Over Labor Day Weekend several lake residents noticed that our loon chick’s right wing was injured. Kim and Steve Lajoie, co-chairs of the WLA Loon Committee approached the loon for a closer look and it was clear that there was a problem with the wing that made flight impossible. Steve and Kim contacted Lee Attix of Loon Conservation Associates and Avian Haven, a bird rehabilitation center in Freedom, ME to recommend a course of action. Both
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This listing includes events happening on Watchic Lake or in Standish. Many other regional events ca...
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The Standish Fish and Game Club will host a Boating Safety Course instructed by volunteers for the M...
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