Water Street Boat Landing is a public boat ramp located in the town of Wiscasset, Maine, USA. It is situated at latitude 43.92226791 and longitude -69.95520782, on the eastern bank of the Sheepscot River.
The boat ramp at Water Street Boat Landing is a concrete ramp with a gravel parking area. It is approximately 20 feet wide and can accommodate boats up to 25 feet in length. The ramp has a gentle slope and is suitable for launching all kinds of watercraft, from kayaks and canoes to small motorboats.
The Sheepscot River that the Water Street Boat Landing services is a tidal estuary that flows into the Gulf of Maine. It is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and other recreational activities. The river is navigable for about 12 miles upstream from the Gulf of Maine, and the Water Street Boat Landing provides access to this section of the river.
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, which manages the ramp, allows all types of boats to be launched from the Water Street Boat Landing, including powerboats, sailboats, canoes, and kayaks. However, there are restrictions on the use of certain areas of the river for different types of watercraft, so it is important to check local regulations before setting out on the water.
The information presented here is accurate as of August 2021, based on the latest available data from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
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