Moosehead Lake, Freshwater lake in northwestern Maine, United States.
Moosehead Lake extends over 75 square miles with more than 80 islands scattered across its waters, making it Maine's largest natural water body.
Mount Kineo's 700-foot cliffs along the lake served as a meeting point for Native American tribes who gathered flint for tools and weapons.
The region preserves traditions of outdoor living through seasonal activities like ice fishing in winter and fly fishing during warmer months.
The town of Greenville provides visitor services with hotels, restaurants, and boat rentals, serving as the main access point to the lake.
The lake's water maintains cold temperatures year-round, supporting populations of lake trout and landlocked salmon in its depths of up to 246 feet.
Location: Maine
Elevation above the sea: 312 m
Address: Moosehead Lake, Northwest Piscataquis, ME, USA
GPS coordinates: 45.63333,-69.65000
Latest update: October 14, 2025 15:16
Maine offers coastal areas, forest landscapes and many historic sites. The region extends from the Atlantic Ocean to wooded mountains inland. Visitors find state parks like Baxter and Acadia, which provide opportunities for hiking and observing wildlife. The coast is lined with lighthouses, including Pemaquid Point and West Quoddy Head. Islands such as Monhegan and Peaks Island lie offshore. Waterfalls like Screw Auger Falls and Angel Falls draw hikers. Lakes such as Moosehead Lake attract people in warmer months. Old military structures like Fort Gorges remain from earlier centuries. Trails lead through areas like Gulf Hagas and Vaughan Woods. The landscape includes beaches at Roque Bluffs and Reid State Park, where sand meets the ocean. Mountain trails at Tumbledown offer views of surrounding valleys. The Carriage Roads on Mount Desert Island provide paths through forests and along lakeshores. Nature areas like Orono Bog Boardwalk allow close views of wetland plants. These places show the variety of terrain Maine contains, from rocky shores to inland wilderness.
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