Our map counts 14 fishing waters within 75 minutes of Bangor: 9 reservoirs and 5 lakes. Together they hold records of 12 fish species.

The shortest drive: Pushaw Lake, 16 min

The closest water to Bangor is Pushaw Lake, a reservoir, 16 min (7.1 mi) away by road. The drive time is measured to the ramp: Pushaw Lake — Orono.

Also within a short drive:

Leading the list: Pushaw Lake

Our ranking for Bangor weighs the drive, the depth map, the fish on record and the ramps; it puts these 3 first:

  • Pushaw Lake (reservoir): 5,028 acres, 3 fish species on record, max depth 28 ft (surveyed) and 1 ramp.
  • Sebasticook Lake (reservoir): 4,561 acres, 4 fish species on record, max depth 50 ft (surveyed) and 1 ramp.
  • Hermon Pond (lake): 459 acres, 3 fish species on record, max depth 16 ft (surveyed) and 1 ramp.

Deepest nearby: Sebec Lake, 155 ft

Sebec Lake has the greatest depth on our map near here, 155 ft (surveyed). It is followed by Branch Lake (124 ft), Toddy Pond (122 ft) and Messalonskee Lake (113 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 14 waters.

12 fish species around Bangor

Brown Trout turns up in more of these waters than any other fish: 10 of 14. It is followed by Atlantic Salmon (9), Largemouth Bass (8), Smallmouth Bass (8) and Rainbow Trout (5).

Where to find them closest to town:

  • Brown Trout and Largemouth Bass: Pushaw Lake, 16 min (7.1 mi)
  • Atlantic Salmon: Toddy Pond, 37 min (25.4 mi)
  • Smallmouth Bass: Sebasticook Lake, 32 min (27.9 mi)
  • Rainbow Trout: Unity Pond, 50 min (34.3 mi)

Launching near Bangor: 19 ramps

Public access near Bangor adds up to 19 boat ramps and 2 shore-fishing spots. The boat ramp closest to the city center is Pushaw Lake — Orono on Pushaw Lake, about 6.7 mi in a straight line.

2 campgrounds near the water

2 campgrounds sit by the waters around Bangor. Nearest to the city: Balsam Cove Campground (18 mi, by Toddy Pond) and Camp Bishopswood (41.5 mi, by Megunticook Lake).