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Natural Resources Council of Maine

Protecting the Nature of Maine

Wyman Lake

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    Wyman Lake Sarah Lakeman

    Wyman Lake by Sarah Lakeman

    Chosen By: Sarah Nichols, Sustainable Maine Director

    Location: Pleasant Ridge, Somerset County

    Description: Wyman Lake is the result of a dam on the Kennebec River between Moscow and Pleasant Ridge. The lake is 13 miles long, the water is clean and clear, surrounded by beautiful forests.

    Activities: Paddling, fishing, swimming, picnicking

    Favorite Season(s) to Visit: Summer

    Why It’s Special: I have an affinity for lakes! My family has a camp on Wyman Lake that we visit whenever we can.

    Tips: There’s a dock at the Moscow public landing that you can jump off, and a nice island to paddle out to with a rope-swing and picnic table

    More Info and Directions: In Bingham, coming from the south, turn left onto Route 16 after the old Meeting House. From the north, keep going to a right-hand turn onto Route 16, just Jimmy’s Market. Cross the bridge and turn right. In about two and a half miles, you’ll see Wyman Dam.

    About Sarah Nichols, Sustainable Maine Director

    Sarah is a waste policy expert and leads NRCM’s efforts to reduce waste and litter, encourage reuse, and increase recycling and composting in Maine. Prior to joining NRCM, she spent several years working to improve recycling programs in rural communities. She earned a master’s degree from the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of California Santa Barbara, where she specialized in environmental policy, and has a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire in Environmental & Resource Economics.