Androscoggin River
Leaving Umbagog Lake in northern New Hampshire, the Androscoggin drops south past Berlin and Gorham, swings east into Maine through Bethel, Rumford, Lewiston-Auburn and Brunswick, and ends in Merrymeeting Bay.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Androscoggin River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 178 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Umbagog Lake outlet at Errol, New Hampshire |
| Mouth | Merrymeeting Bay, Maine, where it meets the Kennebec |
| States | Maine, New Hampshire |
Dams include Gulf Island, Deer Rips, Lewiston Falls, Pejepscot and Brunswick-Topsham.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Androscoggin River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Androscoggin River in Maine ↗ · Bait shops near the Androscoggin River in Maine ↗
- Boat ramps on the Androscoggin River in New Hampshire ↗ · Bait shops near the Androscoggin River in New Hampshire ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Maine: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ↗
- New Hampshire: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department ↗
Lakes on or near the Androscoggin River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Androscoggin River (Wikipedia) ↗