Androscoggin Lake
Through our water quality monitoring program, we collect extensive data to track the health of our lakes and ponds. We measure water clarity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus and other indicators of water quality. This data helps us identify trends in declining water quality to address at-risk areas before it's too late.
Water Quality Reports:
Resources:
Note: This page updates throughout our monitoring season. Annual water quality reports will be available after the season is completed.
Androscoggin Lake Snapshot
- Town(s): Wayne/Leeds
- Acres: 4020 Acres
- Mean Depth: 15 feet
- Max Depth: 38 feet
- Public Boat Launch: Rt. 133 in Wayne
- Fishery: Androscoggin Lake fishing
- Lake Association: Androscoggin Lake Improvement Corporation
- Androscoggin Milfoil Project
- Androscoggin Algal Bloom 2021
- Androscoggin Lake Watershed Survey 2022
Secchi Depth
Secchi depth readings measure transparency by recording the level at which a black-and-white disk disappears from sight as it is lowered beneath the surface of the lake. See our water quality monitoring page for more information.
Temperature and Dissolved Oxygen
These readings are obtained as an electronic sensor measures temperature (in degrees Celsius) and dissolved oxygen (in mg/L or ppm) as it is lowered at one meter intervals starting at the surface of the lake. After 15 meters readings are taken every other meter. For more information about temperature and dissolved oxygen in lakes and why this information is important, see our water quality monitoring page for more information.