Graham Lake Ellsworth Maine (Hope, Mariaville: to rent, closing, live) - (ME) - Page 9 - City-Data Forum

Isle Girl · 10-06-2007, 08:26 PM

Hi DmYankee,
Just wanted to say the moose calling gadget tip is a trip. So far, I've only seen prints on my beach, but maybe now I'll be there when they come by and finally get a good Pic ! Thanks!

dmyankee · 10-07-2007, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Isle Girl

Hi DmYankee,
Just wanted to say the moose calling gadget tip is a trip. So far, I've only seen prints on my beach, but maybe now I'll be there when they come by and finally get a good Pic ! Thanks!

My neighbor called in a 850lb. bull up near Witipitlock last week during the hunt.

theinspector · 11-01-2007, 03:19 PM

Hi All
We too are looking at lots on Graham Lake. It is in Oxbow Point and most likely the area that was discussed on this blog. Price is right. The lots are 3 and 4 acre's in size but my concern is wet lands. We walked the lots last Saturday (Oct 27) in the rain and found many area's that were wet. I doubt if it was from the rain. Does anyone know how to get information on the areas that are wet and what if anything can be done about it. Don't really trust the real estate agent. I did ask if the lake is used for electric power and was told NO! He said they just lower the lake in the fall to prevent flooding from the snow melt.
We have been searching for lake front property for over a year and this area works for us. Its close to a large town and not far from Bangor and yet is isolated. Not that we don't like people but coming from NJ we have had enough of noise!
We are planing on building our retirement home there next year if everything works out.

Fewta Mayna · 11-01-2007, 07:07 PM

The inspector,

The lots on the north east side of the point ARE WETLANDS. Don't let them fool you. I had an accepted offer on lot 6 and figured I'd get the State DEP rep. out there to make sure I could build on it 100' from the water. He told me that because there's a lot of wetlands, I couldn't build unless I wanted to build about 100 yards back from the water. A football field back is too far for me. Even then, you're not allowed to walk through you're own wetlands to go to the shoreline.

In my opnion the only good lot there is lot 10. The seller had it listed for 136.5K. I bought lot 9 a few months ago. They both have wells and septic installed.

We are retiring in May '08 and building a modular on lot 9.

Feel free to give me a call if you'd like.
Dave: 251-441-5124 work
" 626-6392 home

American girl · 11-05-2007, 12:56 PM

There is plenty of documentation that Graham Lake is a reservoir owned by PPL Maine. Surely your realtor is familiar with the local newspaper. The link below will interest you. PPL draws down the lake when it wants to generate electricity. You can also check out pplmaine.com. It's a shame that Graham Lake is misrepresented. As I'm sure you've read in these previous posts Graham Lake has so much to offer. What it doesn't offer is stable water levels, deep water boating and sandy bottoms for swimming except in a few areas. As to wetlands I have no information for you. Some of the acreage around the lake is low, wet and spongy. My piece is half and half.

Just took my dock in yesterday (yes, I know it's late). It was half out of the water before Saturday's terrific rain storm and Sunday morning it was completely covered with water.

The Ellsworth American - Weather Delays Dam Work (http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3131&Ite mid=1 - broken link)

rico304 · 11-05-2007, 05:48 PM

I have one thing to say about Graham lake......... What a big family it has! haha I started this thread asking a few questions while looking at a piece of land. WOW has it grown!
I think that is one reason why I wouldn't mind living on the lake, regardless of water levels. While I was looking at the piece of property, the neighbor invited my son and I over just to say hi. Very friendly and informative.
Even though I ended up buying on another lake, I still check back with this thread often.

hermis · 11-10-2007, 03:57 PM

Last winter was our first winter on Graham lake, we went ice fishing one time and caught 2 nice small mouth bass and 1 pickrel. (in Mariaville) we were out there for only a few hours. Not bad for our first time fishing on graham lake!

Isle Girl · 11-19-2007, 08:09 AM

Is the lake frozen over too much right now to get over to our Island this weekend by boat ? We had hoped to go over Thanksgiving weekend to finish a couple of projects before there's too much ice. Last weekend, our "neighbors" had to chop their boat out to get to the mainland. I have a call into a friend who lives on the mainland, but just curious if anyone knows status of lake by Hardwood Hill. Thanks!

American girl · 11-20-2007, 06:16 AM

The Lake has no ice yet. At least not on the Ellsworth end. It's been pretty warm here until just this weekend. I still have parsley and mint growing in my herb bed. I was surprised to know there was ice on the other end of the lake. Guess I can't advise.

American girl · 12-21-2007, 09:52 AM

Graham Lake is a winter wonderland this December. Lots of early snow has frosted the trees around the lake and on the heath. It reminds me of the boiled frosting my mother made when we were children. On overcast days looking out over the lake and the islands is like looking at a black and white photograph. Snowshoeing around the shore is a breathtakingly beautiful activity, particularly at sunset. The dog stops at every deer, rabbit and bird track to determine how long ago the interloper visited his territory. It is blessedly quiet and serene. Rain is predicted for Sunday afternoon and the dog and I have our fingers crossed hoping NOAA is wrong.