Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:08 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 29
local timeFull Moon (100% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Lower Shin Pond
| Location | Mount Chase town, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lower Shin Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.099900, -68.556900 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Penobscot |
Lower Shin Pond is a public boat launch providing access to Lower Shin Pond in Mount Chase town, Maine at coordinates 46.09990, -68.55690. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
Lower Shin Pond is a public boat launch on Lower Shin Pond in Mount Chase town, Penobscot County, Maine. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Shin Pond
Is Lower Shin Pond free to use?
Yes, Lower Shin Pond is a public boat launch with free access in Mount Chase town, Maine.
What water does Lower Shin Pond access?
Lower Shin Pond provides boat launch access to Lower Shin Pond in Mount Chase town, Maine.
How do I get to Lower Shin Pond?
Lower Shin Pond is located at coordinates 46.099900, -68.556900 in Mount Chase town, Maine. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 11.6 mi of Lower Shin Pond, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.