Kennebec River
Draining Moosehead Lake, the Kennebec runs south through Indian Pond and The Forks, then past Madison, Skowhegan, Waterville and Augusta, becoming tidal below Augusta before reaching the sea beyond Bath.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Kennebec River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 170 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Moosehead Lake, west-central Maine |
| Mouth | Gulf of Maine, via Merrymeeting Bay below Richmond and Bath |
| State | Maine |
Harris Station, Wyman, Weston, Shawmut, Hydro-Kennebec and Lockwood are among its dams; Edwards Dam at Augusta was removed in 1999.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Kennebec River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Kennebec River (Wikipedia) ↗