Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MAINE'S LARGEST LAKES
(includes connecting water bodies)
SURFACE AREA
(MILES)
RANK
NAME
LOCATION
Moosehead
Great North Woods
1
117
2
Sebago
45
South Coast
Chesuncook
Great North Woods
3
36
Mooselookmeguntic
Western Mountains
4
26
Twin Lakes
Great North Woods
5
25
East Grand Lake
Down East Coast
6
24
7
Grand Lake
23
Down East Coast
Spednik Lake
Great North Woods
8
23
Chamberlain Lake
Far North
9
17.5
Churchill Lake
Far North
10
17
Kayaking
Kayaking is without a doubt the fastest growing outdoor sport in Maine.
In many areas it has surpassed mountain biking in the number of new
aficionados it has attracted.
With its 3,500 miles of rocky shoreline, thousands of small offshore
islands, most uninhabited, Maine is a kayaker's paradise. Wildlife
abounds, seldom startled by the presence of a slim boat not powered by a
noisy, polluting motor.
In fact, Maine was the first place to create an “island trail,” a coastal
water route open to conservation-minded boaters.
Kayakers can use any public boat launch ramp in Maine to get to sea.
There are literally hundreds from which to choose. Most communities
have several. The best place to check is with the local harbor master. He
or she can also help with a related problem - where to safely leave the car
for a few days.
Among the most popular coastal destinations for kayakers are Casco Bay
off Portland, Penobscot Bay off Rockland, Deer Isle, and the waters sur-
rounding Mount Desert Island, including Frenchman and Blue Hill
Bays.
