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Lake History

Just a one-hour drive northwest of Portland’s coastline, Thompson Lake lies in the Lakes & Mountains tourism region of southern Maine. Located at the intersection of Oxford, Androscoggin and Cumberland counties, Thompson Lake will lure you in with its charming communities and diverse countryside.

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Thompson Lake Map

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Fishing & Boating

Thompson Lake offers some of the best salmon, lake trout (togue), and bass fishing in the state.

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Thompson Lake Dam

The water level of Thompson Lake is controlled by the Robinson Mill Dam, a 150+ year old structure that lies at the outlet of the lake at its northern terminus, in the town of Oxford.

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Thompson Lake Hides Many Treasures

An excellent overview of Thompson Lake, compliments of the Oxford Hills Magazine

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Paul Cain taking a Seechi Disk reading near the deepest part of Thompson Lake

Thompson Lake - Top 5% Cleanest in Maine

Thompson Lake is a true gem located in the heart of Southwestern Maine’s Lake’s Region in Oxford County.

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Ice Out Dates – History

Over a 120 year history of Thompson Lake Ice Out Dates.

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Thompson Lake Top 5 percent cleanest in Maine water level

Water Level and Dam Management

The town of Oxford took over the operation of the Robinson Mill dam when the mill became delinquent on property taxes.

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