Atlantic Salmon is recorded in 16 of the 18 spots within 75 minutes of Augusta. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
Where to catch Atlantic Salmon near Augusta
1. Cobbosseecontee Lake
Cobbosseecontee Lake is a 10-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at Cobbosseecontee Lake — Winthrop, the public ramp on Cobbosseecontee Lake closest to downtown (≈ 6 mi). Public access on Cobbosseecontee Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 100 ft. Recorded here: Pumpkinseed, Largemouth Bass, Redbreast, and Black Crappie.
2. Maranacook Lake
Maranacook Lake is a 16-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at Maranacook Lake — Winthrop, the public ramp on Maranacook Lake closest to downtown (≈ 9.9 mi). Public access on Maranacook Lake: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 127 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Atlantic Salmon, and Brown Trout.
3. Great Pond
Great Pond is a 23-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at Great Pond — Belgrade, the public ramp on Great Pond closest to downtown (≈ 15 mi). Public access on Great Pond: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 69 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Alewife.
4. China Lake
China Lake is a 24-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at China Lake — Vassalboro, the public ramp on China Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.3 mi). Public access on China Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 92 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Atlantic Salmon.
5. Long Pond
Long Pond is a 24-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at Long Pond — Mount Vernon, the public ramp on Long Pond closest to downtown (≈ 15.2 mi). Public access on Long Pond: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 105 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.
6. Messalonskee Lake
Messalonskee Lake is a 14-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at Messalonskee Lake — Sidney, the public ramp on Messalonskee Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.2 mi). Public access on Messalonskee Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 113 ft. Recorded here: Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.
