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109 miles

Penobscot River

Maine's big central river flows from the north woods past Millinocket, Medway and Old Town to Bangor, where it turns tidal, then widens through Bucksport into Penobscot Bay.

Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Penobscot River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length	109 miles
Source	Lakes of north-central Maine, fed by four branches
Mouth	Penobscot Bay on the Atlantic Ocean
State	Maine

Great Works and Veazie dams were removed in 2012-2013; Milford Dam gained a fish ladder and Howland Dam a fish bypass.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Penobscot River in Maine, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

North Brewer Launch
Eddington Boat Launch
Verona Island Boat Landing
Greenbush Boat Launch
Boat ramp (45.433, -68.460) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (45.237, -68.653) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (44.870, -68.673) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (44.765, -68.797) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (45.255, -68.649) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (45.362, -68.546) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (44.944, -68.657) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (45.240, -68.659) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (45.468, -68.393) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (45.526, -68.365) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (45.342, -68.570) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (45.593, -68.469) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (45.186, -68.617) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (45.013, -68.641) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (45.615, -68.539) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Boat ramp (44.691, -68.819) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap

Bait shops

No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Penobscot River ↗

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Maine: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ↗

Lakes on or near the Penobscot River

Lakes in our guide on or near this river:

Chesuncook LakeME

Facts from Penobscot River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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