The Penobscot River and all of its branches are entirely within Maine’s state lines, making it the longest river to lie entirely within the state; it also offers excellent fishing year-round, especially of smallmouth bass. Depending on the particular part of the river, anglers can target white perch, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, landlocked salmon, and brook trout. The last two species are particularly prominent in the West Branch and East Branch of the Penobscot; the Main Stem boasts abundant populations of smallmouth bass and stripers.
Penobscot River and Bay Fish:
Penobscot River and Bay boat ramps:
The following boat ramps provide access to Penobscot River and Bay.
Belfast Bay Belfast Boat Ramp
Marshall Wharf Rd Belfast, ME
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Belfast Boatyard Boat Ramp
43 Front Street Belfast, ME 207-338-5098
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Searsport Harbor Searsport Boat Ramp
Cottage St Searsport, ME
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Stockton Harbor Boat Ramp
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Penobscot River Boat Ramp
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Penobscot Bay Boat Ramp
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Gilkeys Harbor Boat Ramp
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West Penobscot Bay – Lincolnville Boat Ramp
McKay Rd Lincolnville, ME
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Pendleton Yacht Yard Boat Ramp
523 Pendleton Point Rd Islesboro, ME 8772412579
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Dennett’s Wharf Restaurant and Oyster Bar Boat Ramp
Water St Castine, ME 2073269045
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Castine Yacht Club Boat Ramp
74 Water St Castine, ME 2073269231
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Penobscot Bay Brooksville Boat Ramp
Wharf Rd Castine, ME
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