Green Lake (Maine) facts for kids

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Location	Ellsworth / Dedham counties, Maine, United States
Coordinates	44°38.5′N 68°29′W / 44.6417°N 68.483°W / 44.6417; -68.483
Catchment area	59.2 square miles (153 km2)
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	3,132 acres (1,267 ha)
Average depth	44 feet (13 m)
Max. depth	170 feet (52 m)
Water volume	106,204 acre⋅ft (131,001,000 m3)
Residence time	1.9 years
Shore length1	28.8 miles (46.3 km)
Surface elevation	160 feet (49 m)
Settlements	Dedham, Ellsworth
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Green Lake is a large stretch of freshwater lake located in the state of Maine, United States. It lies 17 miles (27 km) south of Bangor and 32 miles (51 km) north of Bar Harbor. Green Lake lies west of Route 180 and east of U.S. Route 1A and the Downeast Scenic Railroad. It is a tourist destination due to its sense of remoteness and natural environment.

Green Lake also contains a National Fish Hatchery, which is a part of the USFWS Atlantic salmon restoration and recovery program for Gulf of Maine rivers.