Bryant Pond, reservoir in Oxford County, Maine, USA
Bryant Pond is a large lake in Oxford County, Maine, with an irregular shoreline stretching about 7 miles and covering roughly 276 acres. The water originates from underground springs and flows into the Little Androscoggin River, supporting populations of brook trout, bass, and other fish species.
Bryant Pond was named for the Bryant brothers, Christopher and Solomon, who were among the first settlers in the area. Roads connected the lake by the late 1700s, and a railroad arrived in the mid-1800s, bringing summer visitors and supporting local mills that made spool pins and other goods.
Bryant Pond is named after the Bryant family who settled the area generations ago and shaped its character. Today locals and visitors gather here to fish, boat, and walk the shoreline, maintaining a tradition of peaceful outdoor life that connects people to the water and surrounding woods.
Bryant Pond has a boat ramp at the southeast end and a small sandy beach on the northwest side for swimming. The surrounding land is mostly forested, making it a natural setting, and visitors should bring fishing gear if interested and respect the quiet atmosphere.
Bryant Pond is also called Lake Christopher, named after one of the first settlers who helped establish the area. An invasive aquatic plant called milfoil was discovered in 2002, but community efforts managed to remove most of it by 2020.
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