Sabattus, Maine
Lakeside commuting town between Lewiston and Augusta
Overview
Sabattus wraps around Sabattus Pond and the Androscoggin River, giving residents easy lake access and a straight shot to Lewiston-Auburn or Augusta. Route 9/126 and I-95 make it a commuter base, while local trails and the pond keep the focus on fishing, sledding, and camp life.
Key Facts
Population 5,044
Region Kennebec Valley
County Androscoggin
Founded 1788
Nearest City Lewiston (12 minutes)
Town Office
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What Sabattus Is Known For
Sabattus Local Highlights
Sabattus Pond
1,900-acre warmwater lake with a public ramp popular for bass and pike.
Easy highway access
I-95 exit 86 and Route 9/126 link the town to Lewiston, Augusta, and Brunswick.
Four-season trails
ITS and club-maintained routes connect sleds and ATVs to nearby Turner and Lisbon networks.
Things to Do
1
Launch at Martin's Point
Fish for pike and bass or paddle the pond's coves at sunrise.
2
Ride the local ITS loop
Connect with regional snowmobile and ATV corridors toward Litchfield and Wales.
3
Walk the Oak Hill village core
Grab coffee and use community fields along the Route 126 corridor.
Living in Sabattus
Mix of year-round homes and waterfront camps around Sabattus Pond, with most shopping and services in Lewiston-Auburn. Fast commutes via I-95 draw families who still want lake access and room for boats and sleds.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Warm, 70-85 F
winter
Cold with snow, 10-30 F
spring
Cool and muddy, 40-60 F
fall
Crisp, 45-65 F with bright foliage
How to Get There
I-95 exit 86 leads directly to Route 9/126 through Sabattus; 10 minutes from Lewiston and about 25 from Augusta.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
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Sabattus outline
Key Facts
Population
5,044
Region
Kennebec Valley
County
Androscoggin
Founded
1788
Nearest City
Lewiston (12 minutes)
Town Office
Visit official website