Major differences between Sebago in Maine and Lake Winnipesaukee

[The Real BigGuy]

I visit with friends on Sebago quite frequently. We’ve had boats pass within 20 - 30 ft at WOT. Basically it appears that there are few, if any, boater safety rules. So if you mean scary as hell by “boater friendly”, I agree.


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[MAXUM]

Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

I visit with friends on Sebago quite frequently. We’ve had boats pass within 20 - 30 ft at WOT. Basically it appears that there are few, if any, boater safety rules. So if you mean scary as hell by “boater friendly”, I agree.


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And this has never happened to you on Winni? If it hasn't it will just a matter of time.

I can't tell you what if any difference there is far as the boating laws go between ME and NH but there is no shortage of ignorant "captains" out there no matter where you go. More rules/laws don't make it any safer out there if there is a segment of the population that just doesn't give a damn and the MP can't be everywhere all the time to catch them.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by MAXUM

And this has never happened to you on Winni? If it hasn't it will just a matter of time.

I can't tell you what if any difference there is far as the boating laws go between ME and NH but there is no shortage of ignorant "captains" out there no matter where you go. More rules/laws don't make it any safer out there if there is a segment of the population that just doesn't give a damn and the MP can't be everywhere all the time to catch them.

It can't be any more dangerous than Winni on a holiday summer weekend.

[MAXUM]

Originally Posted by Biggd

It can't be any more dangerous than Winni on a holiday summer weekend.

or FLL on thin ice with a noodle belt on

[joey2665]

Sorry to ask again, but nobody has answered. Is there a big difference in water quality, milfoil ect?

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Sorry to ask again, but nobody has answered. Is there a big difference in water quality, milfoil ect?

I don't think milfoil has entered Sebago yet. Water quality is roughly equal, in my totally unscientific opinion.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Dave R

I don't think milfoil has entered Sebago yet. Water quality is roughly equal, in my totally unscientific opinion.

Thank you Dave.


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[BroadHopper]

Sebago Lake quality

https://www.pwd.org/lake-water-quality

Winnipesaukee Quality

https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/...wwa_data10.pdf

I think everyone will have different opinions.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Sebago Lake quality

https://www.pwd.org/lake-water-quality

Winnipesaukee Quality

https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/...wwa_data10.pdf

I think everyone will have different opinions.

Excellent links. Thanks

[Wiezy]

Love the links provided thus far, I'll just add that the Secchi transparency readings are quite similar between Winni and Sebago, so on paper they are quite similar if you take the Secchi tests to be a good indicator of water quality:

At present the water quality of Sebago Lake is good. However, the threats to the lake’s water quality
are increasing. While average total phosphorus is currently less than 6 ppb and Secchi transparency
varies between 8 and 12 meters, water quality data indicate that transparency has been declining
since 1990, and total phosphorus levels have been increasing since 2006.

LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE 2015 SAMPLING HIGHLIGHTS by UNH
Town Docks 7.9 meters
Church Point 9.4 meters
Grouse Point 9.6 meters

https://www.pwd.org/sites/default/fi...ion-report.pdf
https://extension.unh.edu/resources/...70_Rep9587.pdf

[BoatingSam]

Thanks for the great replies!

[66WINN]

Sebago does have Friar’s leap and the locks, but Winni is my fav