Lakes / Maine / Horserace Ponds
Horserace Ponds, Maine
49 acres
Surface Area
48 ft
Max Depth
24 ft
Average Depth
2.1 mi
Shoreline
1,053 ft
Surface Elevation
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Maine
45.85 degrees N, 69.11 degrees W - Piscataquis County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Maine DEP coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - Horserace Ponds
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Horserace Ponds Stacks Up
- Its average depth of 24 ft is more than 2 times a typical shallow Maine lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 74 miles from Bangor, as the crow flies.
- 2 fish species on the DEP list for this lake.
Fish Species
Brook TroutNorthern Redbelly Dace
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Facts and Figures
Lake ID (MIDAS)626
CountyPiscataquis
TownsRainbow Twp, T3 R11 WELS
Lake TypeRemote
Coordinates45.8523, -69.1077
Deepest Natural Lakes in Maine
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebago Lake | Cumberland | 30,536 acres | 316 ft |
| 2 | Moosehead Lake | Piscataquis | 75,473 acres | 246 ft |
| 3 | Tunk Lake | Hancock | 2,071 acres | 222 ft |
| 4 | Pleasant Pond | Somerset | 1,037 acres | 198 ft |
| 5 | Schoodic Lake | Piscataquis | 7,021 acres | 188 ft |
Largest Lakes in Maine
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moosehead Lake | Piscataquis | 75,473 acres | 246 ft |
| 2 | Sebago Lake | Cumberland | 30,536 acres | 316 ft |
| 3 | Chesuncook Lake | Piscataquis | 28,250 acres | 150 ft |
| 4 | Spednic Lake | Washington | 19,618 acres | 54 ft |
| 5 | South Twin Lake | Penobscot, Piscataquis | 18,652 acres | 101 ft |
Sources: Maine DEP / Lakes of Maine lake data (ID 626); USGS. Verified October 30, 2026.