Panther Pond is a lake located in Raymond, Maine, in Cumberland County. Panther Pond is approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) wide. The deepest part of the lake is approximately 70 feet (21 m). Panther Pond is connected to two lakes. The first, the much larger Sebago Lake is connected by a run-out of Panther Pond named Panther Run. The connection between the two lakes are separated by a dam that is opened annually to let species of fish to flow through. The other lake, Crescent Lake, is connected to Panther Pond by the Tenny River.

Panther Pond
Location of the lake in Maine, USA.
Location of the lake in Maine, USA.
Panther Pond
Location of the lake in Maine, USA.
Location of the lake in Maine, USA.
Panther Pond
LocationRaymond, Maine
Coordinates43°55′34″N 70°28′05″W / 43.9260590°N 70.4680132°W / 43.9260590; -70.4680132[1]
TypeReservoir
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length3 mi (4.8 km)
Max. width1 mi (1.6 km)
Max. depth70 ft (21 m)
Surface elevation276 ft (84 m)
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Fishing

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Panther Pond contains different populations of fish, however warm water species of fish are better supported by the habitat. Panther Pond has both largemouth and smallmouth bass that are great to fish for in the summer months. Other species of fish include Landlocked Salmon, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Pickerel and Hornpout.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Panther Pond". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved Jan 16, 2021.