Penobscot River Fishing Spot

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The Penobscot River is 350 mi (563 km) long, making it the second longest river in the U.S. state of Maine and the longest river entirely in Maine. Its drainage basin contains 8,610 square miles. It arises from four branches in several lakes in the central Maine, and flows generally east. After the uniting of the branches, it flows south, past the city of Bangor, where it becomes navigable. It empties into the Atlantic Ocean in Penobscot Bay. It is home to the Penobscot people that live on Indian Island, Maine. Angling, especially fly fishing has always been popular on the river. The West Branch is known as a world class landlocked salmon river while the East Branch is known for its smallmouth bass fishery. In 2008, the Atlantic Salmon commission opened the main stem of the river to catch and release fly fishing for atlantic salmon. Penobscot River is considered one of the best smallmouth bass fisheries in the eastern United States. There are public boat ramps and carry sites situated every few miles along its length.

The Penobscot River is 350 mi (563 km) long, making it the second longest river in the U.S. state of Maine and the longest river entirely in Maine. Its drainage basin contains 8,610 square miles (22,300 km2).