Biddeford Pool

Maine
USA East
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During proper weather conditions, this is a pleasant area to dive and explore. All the sea life you would expect should be here. Beginners will enjoy the easy entry and relative shallows, while the advanced divers of your group will desire to explore beyond outer rocks.

Directions: From Kennybunk Port, you can take Rt. 9 North for about 9.3 miles. Turn right onto Bridge Road, and then in another mile, left on Mile Stretch Rd, bear right on Orcutt Blvd, and go to the end. You can also take Rt. 208 East (Pool Road) out of Biddford for about 5.5 miles, bearing left onto Bridge Road, then left onto Mile Stretch Rd., bear right on Orcutt Blvd, and go to the end.

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08/11/2006 Cathy (Avg: 3.55 Review) - I was looking for new sites to dive and this was great! A bright, sunny day helped the visibility. We went out and to the left and followed the rocks...tons of crabs, school of cunners and a beautiful blue colored fish I'm still trying to identify. Very easy entry/exit; just know what the tide is doing and place your gear bags far enough up the "beach" if tide is coming in.

07/30/2006 Anonymous (Avg: 3.90 Review) - Nice easy entry, average visibility of NE, 10 - 15 ft. Saw lots of crabs mating, a few lobsters and flounder. Like most NE dives, it's most interesting exploring where the rocky sides meet the sandy bottom. It's a beautiful location.

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Entrance

Here's the end of the road as noted in the directions. Make a left here to get to the parking on the next street over.

Parking
Map Sat
GPS: ME1002
N43°26.7543'
W070°20.4171'

There is a small amount of parking here next to a trail entrance. Be courteous and quiet, since this a residential neighborhood.

Overview
Map Sat
GPS: ME1003
N43°26.7172'
W070°20.3980'

There are several pools here to explore, but the nicest is this left-most one.

entry
Map Sat
GPS: ME1004
N43°26.7172'
W070°20.3980'

The entry can be rocky, so watch your step, and swim carefully out through the openings. Keep an eye on your land marks for an easy return, note any current outside the rocks, carry a flag with you, and watch out for the lobster fishermen above.

entry
Map Sat
GPS: ME1005
N43°26.6770'
W070°20.4050'

The next pool down with a nice sheltered entry.

Entry
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GPS: ME1006
N43°26.6770'
W070°20.4050'

And still another pool, which is being properly investigated by Toby, our ShoreDiving mascot.

Last Verification: November, 2003

Diver Averages for Biddeford Pool (1=worst, 5=best)

Average Site Condition
Ease of Shore Entry:	4.50
Bottom Conditions:	4.00
Reef Conditions:	3.50
Animal Life:	4.00
Plant Life:	3.50
Facilities:	1.50
Solitude:	4.50
Roads:	3.50
*Site Average:	3.73

Average Enjoyment Level
Snorkel:	4.50
Beginner Scuba:	5.00
Intermediate Scuba:	3.50
Advanced Scuba:	3.00
Night diving Scuba:	3.00

Number of reviews for this site: 2

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Biddeford Pool

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