Wassookeag Lake

Penobscot County, Maine

Wassookeag Lake is in Dexter, Maine, under 45 miles from Bangor.

The Bangor International Airport is under 40 miles away, and the Northern Light Mayo Hospital is under 20 miles away.

Residents can shop at Reny’s Department Store for basic needs, and a drive to Bangor leads to Bangor Mall or the Broadway Shopping Center for an even better shopping experience.

For a meal out, locals recommend restaurants such as Our Family Restaurant or Lakeshore Restaurant.

Life on the Water

Residents are often amazed at how clear the water is at Wassookeag Lake. It is noted as one of the cleanest bodies of water in Maine, making it a beautiful paradise for residents.

The lake is approximately 1,152 acres and offers boating, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, swimming, fishing, a boat launch, and a public beach. Along the shore, there are beautiful rock formations.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find salmon, brook trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel, hornpout, smelt, eel, white sucker, golden shiner, cusk, ninespine stickleback, and freshwater sculpin.

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, Wassookeag Lake is an excellent choice.