Our map counts 19 fishing waters within 75 minutes of Lewiston: 10 reservoirs and 9 lakes. Our records list no fewer than 16 species of fish for them.

Closest to Lewiston: Lake Auburn, 6 minutes away

Lake Auburn (reservoir) is the shortest drive from Lewiston: 6 min (4 mi). The drive time is measured to the ramp: Lake Auburn — Auburn.

Also within a short drive:

3 waters at the top of the Lewiston list

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

  • Lake Auburn (reservoir): 2,279 acres, 4 fish species on record, max depth 118 ft (surveyed) and 1 ramp.
  • 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.

35 boat ramps within reach

Around Lewiston you will find 35 boat ramps and 3 shore-fishing spots on the waters in this guide. The boat ramp closest to the city center is Lake Auburn — Auburn on Lake Auburn, about 3.2 mi in a straight line.

Kezar Lake goes down to 155 ft

Kezar Lake has the greatest depth on our map near here, 155 ft (surveyed). Other deep spots are Maranacook Lake (127.3 ft), Thompson Lake (121 ft) and Lake Auburn (118 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 19 waters.

16 fish species around Lewiston

Atlantic Salmon turns up in more of these waters than any other fish: 17 of 19. It is followed by Smallmouth Bass (17), Largemouth Bass (16), Brown Trout (16) and Rainbow Trout (7).

Where to find them closest to town:

  • Atlantic Salmon, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Brown Trout: Lake Auburn, 6 min (4 mi)
  • Rainbow Trout: Cobbosseecontee Lake, 30 min (18.8 mi)

Camping within reach of Lewiston

You can camp next to the water: 4 campgrounds are within reach of Lewiston. Nearest to the city: Laurel South (14.6 mi, by Crescent Lake), New England Music Camp (35.2 mi, by Messalonskee Lake) and Camp Kieve (35.9 mi, by Damariscotta Lake).