I have fished this lake a few times myself. Yes I have also come across a few water snakes. It’s a shallow lake and a nice place for snakes to live. More

More snakes then any lake i've been on!! I even opened my engine cover and found a snake inside!!!!! YIKES!!!! More

I stayed here this year and think I will come back again. These cabins were very secluded and had an awesome lake view. My husband and I were very happy during our stay as the cabin was clean and the appeared to be very relaxing. We'll be back again for sure. More

Actually Maine is the only state with no posonous snakes. Do a google search and see for yourself. Unless you have a phobia or are a nut case, what's the problem with a few snakes? Pocomoonshine is a very pretty lake. More

Well it looks like the locals are trying to keep Pokey to themselves. Over 55 years of visiting this lake and I may have seen 5 or 6 snakes in total. I have seen more in my own backyard in sixteen years. I have enjoyed many activities from swimming, boating and fishing. I find this lake to be a lovely,... More

We have been coming here for over 20 years. If you want a peaceful, relaxing place to fish, swim, explore that is part of an over 4200 acre wildlife refuge, this is the place for youe. Want to see loons, an occasional moose feeding in the Maine river of try your luck catching large and smallmouth bass, this is the... More

Some snakes yes, but not infested. Besides it's fun to watch them slither around (harmlessly). Boat traffic has increased dramatically in the last 5 years, especially due to the new launch. Fishing and swimming has definitely gone downhill. Not really worth the trip unless you live closeby. More

This is a very snake infested lake. Do not go here unless you like snakes More