Kennebago River facts for kids

The Kennebago River is a beautiful river located in the northwestern part of Maine, a state in the United States. It flows for about 30 miles (48 kilometers) through forests and wild areas. This river is an important part of a larger water system. It flows into Cupsuptic Lake, which is connected to Mooselookmeguntic Lake. From there, its waters eventually join the Rapid River and then the Androscoggin River. This whole network of rivers and lakes is known as the Androscoggin River watershed.

Kennebago Lake

Kennebago Lake
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Location	Franklin County, Maine
Coordinates	45°06′N 70°43′W / 45.100°N 70.717°W / 45.100; -70.717
Primary outflows	Kennebago River
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	4.6 mi (7.4 km)
Max. width	1 km (1,100 yd)
Surface area	1,764 acres (714 ha)
Max. depth	116 feet (35 m)
Water volume	102,475 acre⋅ft (126,401,000 m3)
Surface elevation	1,778 ft (542 m)

The Kennebago River flows past the western side of Kennebago Lake. This lake is about 11 miles (18 kilometers) upstream from Cupsuptic Lake. Kennebago Lake is quite large, stretching about 4.6 miles (7.4 kilometers) long. It is located partly in Stetsontown township and partly in Davis township.

Wildlife in Kennebago Lake

Kennebago Lake is famous for its healthy population of native fish. You can find several types of fish living here. These include brook trout, which are known for their beautiful colors. There are also rainbow smelt, which are small fish that often serve as food for larger fish.

Another special fish found here is the land-locked Atlantic salmon. These salmon are unique because they live their entire lives in freshwater lakes and rivers, unlike most Atlantic salmon that travel to the ocean. The lake's cool, clear waters provide a perfect home for these fish species. This makes Kennebago Lake a popular spot for fishing and enjoying nature.