Mattanawcook Pond

Mattanawcook Pond is an 831-acre water body located in Lincoln, Penobscot County, offering convenient public access via a town-maintained boat ramp and parking area right in town. With a mean depth of 13 feet and maximum depth of 30 feet, this pond is suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and power boating. The ramp is easily accessible from Main Street in Lincoln, making it an ideal launch point for both day trips and extended paddling.

The pond supports a healthy fishery including smallmouth bass, white perch, pickerel, hornpout, and occasional trout. Paddlers should note that Mattanawcook Pond is part of a larger chain of water bodies—the pond connects to Folsom Pond, offering opportunities for extended exploration. The scenic setting and quality facilities make this a popular destination for both recreational paddlers and anglers in the Lincoln area.