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Maine kayak and canoe launch sites

569 public launch sites in Maine from Maine GeoLibrary Boat Launches. 156 are listed as hand, car-top or carry-in launches. 413 are trailer ramps.

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Waterbodies with the most launches

Kennebec River (19), Penobscot River (16), Androscoggin River (15), Moosehead Lake (10), Aroostook River (9), Saco River (9), Long Pond (8), Flagstaff Lake (6), Piscataquis River (6), Pleasant River (6), Allagash River (5), Saint Croix River (5), Long Lake (4), Casco Bay (3), Frenchman Bay (3), Graham Lake (3), Messalonskee Lake (3), Moose Pond (3), Pierce Pond (3), Piscataqua River (3), Rangeley Lake (3), Rocky Lake (3), Silver Lake (3), St John River (3), Wilson Pond (3), Wyman Lake (3), Back River (2), Burnt Coat Harbor (2), Cathance Lake (2), Cathance River (2)

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