Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:06 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 1.74 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Penobscot River
Updated 18 min agoSource: USGS station 01034500 — Penobscot River at West Enfield, Maine · 15 mi from Penobscot River
Launch Light & Moon — July 28
local timeFull Moon (100% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Penobscot River Boat Ramp
| Location | Frankfort, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Penobscot River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.591070, -68.864570 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Waldo County |
Penobscot River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Penobscot River in Frankfort, Maine at coordinates 44.59107, -68.86457. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
Penobscot River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Penobscot River in Frankfort, Waldo 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 live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Penobscot River Boat Ramp
Is Penobscot River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Penobscot River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Frankfort, Maine.
What water does Penobscot River Boat Ramp access?
Penobscot River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Penobscot River in Frankfort, Maine.
How do I get to Penobscot River Boat Ramp?
Penobscot River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.591070, -68.864570 in Frankfort, 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 7.3 mi of Penobscot River Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.