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.
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 and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Saco River in New Hampshire, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Skelton Dam Boat Ramp- Above Dam
- Rotary Park Boat Ramp
- Irving Street Boat Ramp
- Walkers Bridge Canoe Access
- River Run Saco Canoe Access
- Skelton Dam Boat Ramp - Below Dam
- Front Street Boat Ramp
- Lovewell Pond Boat Ramp
- Marrblehead Boat Launch
- Boat ramp (43.480, -70.413) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (43.704, -70.641) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Saco 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 ↗
- New Hampshire: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department ↗
Facts from Saco River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey