Drop a Line, Set Sail, or Motor

Several facilities provide easy access into Damariscotta Lake for fishermen and boaters. Located off Route 126 at the head of the lake, Damariscotta Lake Marina supplies gas and rentals for the boating enthusiast. On the Bunker Hill Road - Route 213, the Maine State Boat Ramp also provides access but does not sell gasoline. A third launch site offered by the Town of Nobleboro is located at the causeway on the Vannah Road.  To insure safe boating, please visit the State of Maine Boating Facilities web site and also take some time to review the meaning of the Navigation Aids you will find on Damariscotta lake.

Navigation maps of Damariscotta Lake are available at the DLWA office at 8 Village Street, Jefferson.  The maps are 12 by 18 inches and are laminated for waterproofing and durability and are available for $10.  Alternatively, you can purchase them on line from the map manufacturer.  To visit that site and see a sample of the map, click here.

At this time, the waters of Davis Stream and Damariscotta Lake still provide enough nutrients and oxygen to maintain a variety of fish species.  In winter, a variety of icehouses on the lake provide shelter for fishermen intent on catching bass and trout. During the summer season, Davis Stream is a popular spot for fishermen who hope to land a bass (large or small mouth), perch (white or yellow) or pickerel. In addition to these species, the deeper, colder waters of Damariscotta Lake offer the perfect environment for landlocked salmon.

The lake is also home to lake and brown trout as well as to catfish and eels. Weighing in at several pounds, the average trout or salmon is usually 15 - 20 inches long. There are approximately eight Bass Tournaments on the lake each summer. For information concerning these tournaments, call the Maine State Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at 287-8000. For more information about Maine fishery, visit http://www.state.me.us/ifw/fish/fish.htm.

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