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Visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at:  http://www.fws.gov   or call 1 800/344 WILD.  Hearing impaired visitors may call the Federal Relay Service at:  1 800/877 8339. Contact Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge lakeumbagog@fws.gov Privacy, disclaimer and copyright information

Wetlands:  Lake Umbagog has extensive wetland complexes that are excellent for waterfowl production.  One example is Harper's meadow. In 1972 the Secretary of the Interior designated  part of the wetlands at Harper's Meadow as the Floating Island National Natural Landmark. This designation recognized the floating bog and wetlands as a significant natural area, one of a very special group of places illustrating the diversity of the country’s natural history. USFWS photo/ G. Merolle

Lake Umbagog:  Lake Umbagog, also called Umbagog Lake, is more than 7 miles in length and covers more than 7,000 acres making it one of the largest lakes along the New Hampshire/Maine border.  It has an average depth of only 15 feet.   USFWS photo

 

Wildlife: .  The Umbagog area, unique in its habitats, provides home to many different species.  Situated at the southern range of the boreal forests and the northern range of the deciduous forests, the Umbagog area is a transition zone providing homes to species of both habitat types.  There are many species of songbirds, including 24 varieties of warblers.  The abundant fish in the lakes and rivers provide food for the local populations of osprey and bald eagles.  Mink, otter, muskrat, and beaver can be seen in the lakes and rivers while black bear, bobcats, fishers, marten, white-tailed deer and a dense population of moose inhabit the uplands.  The extensive wetlands and marshes provide ideal habitat for waterfowl, such as common mergansers, American black ducks and common goldeneye and common loons. USFWS photo/ J. Tietjen