Seboeis River facts for kids

The Seboeis River is a river found in Penobscot County, Maine. It starts from Snowshoe Lake. This lake gets its water from a smaller stream that flows out of Grand Lake Seboeis. The river travels about 28 miles (45 kilometers) south.

Along its journey, the Seboeis River passes through several interesting places. These include White Horse Lake, Seboeis Deadwater, Upper Seboeis River Gorge, and Gagnon Flat. Finally, the Seboeis River joins the East Branch of the larger Penobscot River.

Grand Lake Seboeis: The River's Start

Grand Lake Seboeis
Grand Lake Seboeis Location in Maine
Location	Penobscot County, Maine
Coordinates	46°18′N 68°39′W / 46.300°N 68.650°W / 46.300; -68.650
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	6.3 mi (10.1 km)
Surface area	2,602 acres (1,053 ha)
Max. depth	33 feet (10 m)
Water volume	109,085 acre⋅ft (134,554,000 m3)
Surface elevation	728 ft (222 m)

Grand Lake Seboeis is where the Seboeis River really begins. It is the biggest lake in the area that drains into the Seboeis River. The lake has two main parts, a southern and a northern section. These parts are separated by a narrow area in the middle.

Water Flow and Fish Life

The southern part of Grand Lake Seboeis overflows into Snowshoe Lake. This is how the water starts its journey towards the Seboeis River. Several smaller streams also flow into Grand Lake Seboeis. These include Batch Brook, Jones Brook, Dead Brook, Coombs Brook, and the Wadleigh Deadwater.

The lake is home to different types of fish. Originally, it had a fish called the chain pickerel. Over time, people have also added smallmouth bass to the lake. This means you can find both types of fish swimming in its waters.