Sabattus River facts for kids

The Sabattus River is a small river in Maine, United States. It is about 11.4 miles (18.3 kilometers) long. This river is a branch, or "tributary," of the larger Androscoggin River.

The Sabattus River starts at the end of Sabattus Pond. This is in the town of Sabattus. From there, it flows south into the town of Lisbon. It joins the Androscoggin River near Lisbon Center. This spot is about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) upstream from Lisbon Falls.

Water from the Sabattus River travels a long way. It flows into the Androscoggin River. Then it goes to the Kennebec River at a place called Merrymeeting Bay. Finally, all this water reaches the huge Atlantic Ocean.

Sabattus Pond: Where the River Begins

Sabattus Pond
Sabattus Pond Location in Maine
Coordinates	44°07′N 70°06′W / 44.117°N 70.100°W / 44.117; -70.100
Max. length	3.9 mi (6.3 km)
Max. width	1,400 yards (1,300 m)
Surface area	1,973 acres (798 ha)
Max. depth	19 feet (5.8 m)
Water volume	21,939 acre⋅ft (27,061,000 m3)
Surface elevation	236 ft (72 m)

Sabattus Pond is the biggest lake that feeds the Sabattus River. It stretches north from a dam in the town of Sabattus. The pond also runs along the border between Greene to the west and Wales to the east.

History Around the Pond

A railroad track, called the Androscoggin Railroad, was built next to the pond in 1861. This old railroad path is no longer used for trains. Instead, people have built homes and cabins along the shore. These buildings are west of Maine State Route 132.

Fish and Wildlife in the Pond

Sadly, the water quality in Sabattus Pond has been affected. This is because of all the buildings along its shore. Because of this, some fish that used to live there, like rainbow smelt and smallmouth bass, are not found there anymore.

But don't worry, you can still go fishing in the pond! You might catch chain pickerel and white perch. People have also added new fish, like largemouth bass, to the pond for fishing.