From Augusta, 18 waters from our guide are no more than 75 minutes away by road — 10 lakes and 8 reservoirs. Together they hold records of 16 fish species.

The shortest drive: Cobbosseecontee Lake, 10 min

Starting from Augusta, the nearest water is Cobbosseecontee Lake at 10 min (6.3 mi).

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Launching near Augusta: 30 ramps

Public access near Augusta adds up to 30 boat ramps and 3 shore-fishing spots. Nearest to the center for launching: Cobbosseecontee Lake — Winthrop on Cobbosseecontee Lake, roughly 6 mi as the crow flies.

3 waters at the top of the Augusta list

These 3 waters lead our list for Augusta, ranked by distance, depth data, fish records and access:

  • Cobbosseecontee Lake: 5,318 acres, 10 fish species on record, max depth 100 ft (surveyed) and 4 ramps.
  • Maranacook Lake (reservoir): 1,749 acres, 6 fish species on record, max depth 127.3 ft (surveyed) and 2 ramps.
  • Great Pond (reservoir): 8,538 acres, 7 fish species on record, max depth 69 ft (surveyed) and 2 ramps.

Deepest nearby: Maranacook Lake, 127.3 ft

The deepest water in this guide is Maranacook Lake: 127.3 ft at its deepest point (surveyed). It is followed by Thompson Lake (121 ft), Lake Auburn (118 ft) and Echo Lake (117 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 18 waters.

16 fish species around Augusta

The most widespread fish is Atlantic Salmon, recorded in 16 of the 18 waters. Next come Brown Trout (15), Smallmouth Bass (15), Largemouth Bass (14) and Rainbow Trout (8).

The nearest water for each of the leading species:

  • Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout: Cobbosseecontee Lake, 10 min (6.3 mi)
  • Smallmouth Bass: Messalonskee Lake, 14 min (9.8 mi)

5 campgrounds near the water

5 campgrounds sit by the waters around Augusta. The closest are New England Music Camp (12.5 mi, by Messalonskee Lake), Town Line Camping (18.1 mi, by Damariscotta Lake) and Camp Kieve (19.1 mi, by Damariscotta Lake).