Green Lake (Maine)

Infobox lake
lake_name = Green Lake
image_lake =
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
caption_bathymetry =
location = Maine
coords =
type =
inflow =
outflow =
catchment = convert|59.2|sqmi
basin_countries = United States
length =
width =
area = convert|3132|acre
depth = convert|44|ft
max-depth = convert|170|ft
volume = convert|106204|acre.ft|abbr=on|lk=on
residence_time = 1.9 years
shore = convert|28.8|mi
elevation = convert|160|ft
islands =
cities = Dedham, Ellsworth
frozen =

Green Lake is a large stretch of freshwater lake located in the state of Maine, United States. It lies 17 miles south of Bangor and 32 miles north of Bar Harbor in the Acadia National Park. Green Lake lies off Route 180 which connects the settlements of Bangor and Bar Harbour. It is popular tourist destination, due to it sense of remoteness, natural beauty.

Green Lake also contains a National Fish Hatchery, which is part of the USFWS Atlantic salmon restoration/recovery program for the Gulf of Maine Rivers.

External links

* [http://www.fws.gov/northeast/greenlake Green Lake National Fish Hatchery]