Narraguagus Lake

Hancock County, Maine

Narraguagus Lake is in East Hancock, Maine, under 60 miles from Bangor.

The Bangor International Airport is under 65 miles away, and the Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital is 20 miles away.

Groceries and snacks can be found at several markets and stores within 20 miles. For dining out, locals recommend Ruth and Wimpy’s Restaurant, Tideway Market Irving, Yu Takeout, and Itty-Bitty Diner.

Endless Opportunities

At 426 acres, residents will be hard-pressed to run out of things to do on Narraguagus Lake.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline. While there is no well-defined launch point, there are some areas where small boats can be launched from the lakeshore.

Anglers looking to toss out a line will find brook trout, hornpout, rainbow smelt, ninespine stickleback, redbreast sunfish, golden shiner, pumpkinseed sunfish, common shiner, American eel, fallfish, alewife, and white sucker.

Explore Nature

Outdoorsmen and women will be thrilled to be surrounded by many options when it comes to admiring their natural surroundings.

Cadillac Mountain offers great views of the surrounding countryside. At some points of the year, it is the first place in the country that you can see the sunrise.

The Schoodic Peninsula is encompassed within Acadia National Park and offers great photo opportunities. The most interesting natural feat in the park is Thunder Hole, a rock formation with crashing waves constantly running through it.

Visit Bangor

Bangor is a very popular city in the state and is home to the “King of Horror,” Stephen King. It also attracts tourists from all over for hosting the American Folk Festival.

Discover Bangor with tours and museums to entertain and educate. Popular spots include the Cole Land Transportation Museum and the Maine Discovery Museum.

Residents and visitors can hike or bike through the one-mile city forest located in a quiet place in the middle of the city.

For a fun photo opportunity, don’t miss out on the Paul Bunyan Statue! The city claims to be both the birthplace of the lumber industry and the American legend.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Narraguagus Lake is an excellent choice.