boating
The region’s hundreds of lakes and ponds offer myriad freshwater experiences, whether a casual jaunt aboard a pontoon boat to view wildlife, a scenic lake cruise, or the high-speed excitement of water skiing.
Sebago Lake, Maine’s deepest lake, can be enjoyed through all forms of boating, from exciting powerboat rides to serene sailing. Take a step back in time during a cruise on the restored riverboat, the Songo River Queen, departing from the Naples Causeway.
Take a tour of Flagstaff Lake in a pontoon boat with Master Maine Guide Jeff Hinman. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Bigelow Mountain Range. as you learn the fascinating history of Flagstaff Lake and the lost village of Flagstaff. Spot native Maine wildlife like bald eagles, loons, and occasional moose.
Head over to the Rangeley Lake State Park, where you’ll find a boat launch, which makes exploring the nine miles of cool, pristine water a breeze. If you bring your watercraft, you will quickly locate a boat launch near your destination.
Boat Launches
Below is a partial listing of the many boat launches throughout the waterways of Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties that make up the Maine’s Lakes and Mountains region. For more information on these and more boat launches visit Maine.gov.
Anasagunticook Lake: Canton
Androscoggin River: Turner, Durham, Lewiston, Auburn, Rumford, Mexico, Canton, Bethel, Hanover
Aziscohos Lake: Lincoln Plt
Bryant Pond: Woodstock
Carrabasset River: Salem Twp
Chain of Ponds: Chain of Ponds Twp
Crescent Lake: Raymond
Crystal Lake: Gray, Harrison
Cupsuptic River: T4 R3
Ellis Pond: Roxbury
Ellis River: Andover
Flagstaff Lake: Eustis
Hancock Pond: Denmark
Highland Lake: Bridgton
Kezar Lake: Lovell
Lake Auburn: Auburn
Lily Pond: New Gloucester
Little Sebago Lake: Windham
Long Lake: Bridgton, Harrison
Lovewell Pond: Fryeburg
Lower and Upper Range Pond: Poland
Middle Pond: Hiram
Moose Pond: Bridgton, West Paris, Denmark
Mooselookmeguntic Lake: Rangeley, Richardsontown Twp
Pennesseewassee Lake: Norway
Porter Lake: Strong
Quimby Pond: Rangeley
Rangeley Lake: Rangeley
Rapid River: Upton
Richardson Lake: Township C
Round Pond: Livermore
Runaround Pond: Durham
Sabattus Pond: Sabattus
Sabattus River: Lisbon
Saco River: Brownfield, Fryeburg
Sandy River: New Sharon
Sebago Lake: Casco, Bridgton
South Pond: Greenwood
Stanley Pond: Hiram
Stevens Brook: Bridgton
Stratton Brook Pond: Wyman Twp
Trickey Pond: Naples
Twitchell Pond: Greenwood
Upper Richardson Lake: Richardsontown Twp
Webb Lake: Weld
Wilson Pond: Wilton
Worthley Pond: Peru
Ways to Adventure
On the Water
Paddling
Paddling is an exceptional way to explore, whether you canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. Regardless of your skill level, there are various ways to grow your passion for paddling in the region.
On the Water
Fishing
An endless supply of cold, swift-running streams and rivers, and nearly every pond or lake offers up a fishing challenge, whether summer or winter, from the shore, in waders, on a boat, or through a hole in the ice.
On the Water
Beaches
Maine’s Lakes and Mountains overflows with freshwater beaches in state and local parks, campgrounds or town lakes. Enjoy the easy refreshment of a dip in crystal-clear lakes set like jewels amid lush green forests.
On the Water
Canoe Trips
Canoers will discover adventure, solitude, and camaraderie on western Maine’s waterways. Plus, they’ll experience the joy of dipping a paddle in a clear pond that reflects the sky, clouds, and mountains.
On the Water
Boating
The region’s hundreds of lakes and ponds offer myriad freshwater experiences, whether a casual jaunt aboard a pontoon boat to view wildlife, a scenic lake cruise, or the high-speed excitement of water skiing.
Nature and Wildlife
Moose Spotting
You can spot moose throughout most of Maine, but their population is most significant in more secluded areas, including much of Maine’s Lakes and Mountains.
Nature and Wildlife
birding
The forests, fields, and wetlands of Maine’s Lakes and Mountains are the ideal setting to experience the thrill of birdwatching. Many highly coveted species can be found in the area’s boreal forests, including woodpeckers and Bicknell’s Thrush.
Plan Your Trip
Maine’s Lakes and Mountains offers a variety of resources to help you plan your next visit, including an annual visitor’s guide, stand alone map, and the new Adventure Guide App.
Visitor's Guide
Our Free Visitor's Guide will help inspire your next adventure along our mountain trails, lakes, scenic byways, bustling towns and more.
Map of the Region
Companion to the Visitor Guide, our dual-sided planning map will help you find your way to adventure in every season throughout the region.
Adventure Guide App
The App will point the way to all kinds of adventures, experiences and destinations in Maine’s Lakes and Mountains with GPS location maps and alerts.
