Penobscot River
Maine's big central river flows from the north woods past Millinocket, Medway and Old Town to Bangor, where it turns tidal, then widens through Bucksport into Penobscot Bay.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Penobscot River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 109 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Lakes of north-central Maine, fed by four branches |
| Mouth | Penobscot Bay on the Atlantic Ocean |
| State | Maine |
Great Works and Veazie dams were removed in 2012-2013; Milford Dam gained a fish ladder and Howland Dam a fish bypass.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Penobscot 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:
Lakes on or near the Penobscot River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Penobscot River (Wikipedia) ↗