Narraguagus River
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| Narraguagus River | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Maine |
| Mouth | |
• location | Narraguagus Bay |
• coordinates | 44°31′23″N 67°51′25″W / 44.523°N 67.857°W |
• elevation | sea level |
| Length | 55 mi (89 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • right | W. Br. Narraguagus R. (T. 34) Little Narraguagus River W. Br. Narraguagus (Wash. Co.) |
The Narraguagus River is a river located in the U.S. state of Maine with its mouth in the Narraguagus Bay of the Gulf of Maine.[1] It flows through the town of Cherryfield and was formerly well known for its sport fly fishing for Atlantic salmon. This was a traditional highlight of late spring with anglers gathering from afar for the Memorial Day weekend fishing kick-off. The native salmon run has been much reduced due to many different factors.[2]
From the outlet of Eagle Lake (44°59′58″N 68°09′08″W / 44.9994°N 68.1523°W) in Maine Township 34 MD, Hancock County, the river runs 55.3 miles (89.0 km)[3][4] southeast to its mouth in Milbridge, Washington County. During its course, the river passes Lead Mountain before flowing into and out of Beddington Lake.[5]
