Green Lake (Maine)
Green Lake is a large stretch of freshwater lake located in the state of Maine, United States. It lies 17 miles (27 km) south of Bangor and 32 miles (51 km) north of Bar Harbor. Green Lake lies west of Route 180 and east of U.S. Route 1A and the Downeast Scenic Railroad. It is a tourist destination due to its sense of remoteness and natural environment.
| Green Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ellsworth / Dedham counties, Maine, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°38.5′N 68°29′W |
| Catchment area | 59.2 square miles (153 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 3,132 acres (1,267 ha) |
| Average depth | 44 feet (13 m) |
| Max. depth | 170 feet (52 m) |
| Water volume | 106,204 acre⋅ft (131,001,000 m3) |
| Residence time | 1.9 years |
| Shore length1 | 28.8 miles (46.3 km) |
| Surface elevation | 160 feet (49 m) |
| Settlements | Dedham, Ellsworth |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Green Lake also contains a National Fish Hatchery, which is a part of the USFWS Atlantic salmon restoration and recovery program for Gulf of Maine rivers.
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