The Watchic Lake dam gate will be opened on about Friday November 1, 2024 (plus or minus a few days depending on weather) for the winter. Following the opening, the lake level will go down to its winter level 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. To help with your planning, November 1 is our
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A red kayak was found on the lake July 4 and was pulled up on Middle Island. Pick it up if its yours.
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The Standish Fish and Game Club will host a Boating Safety Course instructed by volunteers for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. This course will be held on Sunday March 17, 2024 from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm. The class will be taught at Steep Falls Fire Department, 870 Boundary Rd Steep Falls, ME 04085. Participating in a recreational boating safety education course will teach you how to safely operate and maintain a boat and introduce you to
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As many are aware we have three nesting pairs with chicks on the lake this year. Over the past 15 years this is the first time there have been more than two successful pairs. One pair nested on Blueberry Island and hatched two chicks, one pair on Middle Island had one chick, and the final pair on Big Island had one chick. Then the last weekend in July was a rough one for the loons on Watchic Lake. First, on
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Learn about the history of the dam, how it was rebuilt in 2007, and ongoing operations. If coming by boat, please tie up on the shore (not at the dam). The tour will be held on Saturday July22 at 10:00 am. Please contact Owen Smith at omacsmith58@gmail.com to confirm your attendance. Owen can also provide pickup by boat or driving instructions to the dam.
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A WLA member sent along this picture of swim float with a brown carpet that washed up on the western shore of the lake near the Hi-Vu boat launch. If its yours or you know who might own, it would be best to pick it up soon. If you have more questions, let us know via our Contact Us page
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We are thrilled this year to offer an opportunity to bid on a family photo session at Watchic Lake by local professional photographer, Stacey Kane. This is a $500 value package, which includes $150 credit towards print and products using your photos. What a great way to capture and remember family gatherings on the lake! In person bids will be taken at our July 9 annual meeting. Click or touch here to make an online proxy bid. Online bids must
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A WLA member sent along this picture of swim float that washed up on the eastern shore of the lake near Watchic Road 19. If its yours or you know who might own, it would be best to pick it up soon. If you have more questions, let us know via our Contact Us page
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Many of us do not have a chance to experience Watchic Lake during the winter, and certainly not from thousands of feet in the air. The photos below give sense of how precious our lake is, and how life continues on the lake…even in the winter time. Click on any image to start the slide show. Compliments and thanks to Kyle Damon of Damon Aerial Imagery for these beautiful photos of Watchic Lake.
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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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This listing includes events happening on Watchic Lake or in Standish. Many other regional events ca...
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We received a couple of inquiries from WLA members about becoming instructors. We hope to be able to...
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