Saco River
From Crawford Notch the Saco runs down through Bartlett and Conway, New Hampshire, then crosses southern Maine past Fryeburg to the ocean between Saco and Biddeford.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Saco River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 136 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Saco Lake in Crawford Notch, White Mountains, New Hampshire |
| Mouth | Saco Bay on the Gulf of Maine at Saco/Biddeford |
| States | Maine, New Hampshire |
Skelton and Bonny Eagle are among six hydropower dams on the river.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Saco River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Saco River in Maine ↗ · Bait shops near the Saco River in Maine ↗
- Boat ramps on the Saco River in New Hampshire ↗ · Bait shops near the Saco River in New Hampshire ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Maine: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ↗
- New Hampshire: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department ↗
Facts from Saco River (Wikipedia) ↗