Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:06 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 — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Whetstone Pond
| Location | Abbot town, Maine |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Whetstone Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.217300, -69.548000 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Piscataquis |
Whetstone Pond is a public boat launch providing access to Whetstone Pond in Abbot town, Maine at coordinates 45.21730, -69.54800. Data published by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (ME IFW).
Whetstone Pond is a public boat launch on Whetstone Pond in Abbot town, Piscataquis 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 Whetstone Pond
Is Whetstone Pond free to use?
Yes, Whetstone Pond is a public boat launch with free access in Abbot town, Maine.
What water does Whetstone Pond access?
Whetstone Pond provides boat launch access to Whetstone Pond in Abbot town, Maine.
How do I get to Whetstone Pond?
Whetstone Pond is located at coordinates 45.217300, -69.548000 in Abbot 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 8.8 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.