Cobscook Bay Wildlife Management Area: hunting, access and rules
Cobscook Bay Wildlife Management Area is 2,361 acres of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife land in Eastport, Lubec, Pembroke, Trescott and Perry, inside WMD 27. MDIFW lists 9 access points for it. Hunting is allowed, with MDIFW's rules for its WMAs.
Data updated October 2026. Boundary and access points: MDIFW's WMA layers. Seasons: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons.
State public lands and parks (BPL)MDIFW land (WMAs)National wildlife refugeCobscook Bay WMAMDIFW access pointWMD lineHighway
| Size | 2,361 acres (MDIFW) |
|---|---|
| Towns (MDIFW) | Eastport, Lubec, Pembroke, Trescott, Perry |
| Wildlife Management District | WMD 27 |
| MDIFW region | Region C |
| Access points | 9 |
| What MDIFW lists to do here | Walking, Canoeing, Wildlife Watching (Eagles and Osprey, Deer, and Water Birds), Hunting (Big Game, Small Game, Upland Game, Waterfowl), Trapping, Fishing (Cold Water and Saltwater Species) |
| Not allowed (MDIFW) | Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. |
| Nearest towns | Eastport (next to it), Lubec (2 mi) and Calais (16 mi) |
Where do you get into Cobscook Bay WMA?
MDIFW lists 9 access points for Cobscook Bay WMA:
| Point | Where (MDIFW) | Latitude, longitude | Directions (MDIFW) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilbur Neck, Pembroke | 44.89761, -67.14770 | From West Pembroke, take the Leighton Point Road south for approximately 3.3 miles. Turn right onto Clarkside Road. Follow Clarkside Road to the Reversing Falls Road. Turn left onto Reversing Falls Road. The WMA is approximately 1,000 ft down the Reversing Falls Road. |
| 2 | Race Point Parking Area | 44.87485, -67.12318 | From Route 189 in West Lubec, take the Crows Neck Road north approximately 6 miles to the end of the road. Foot-traffic-only access to the WMA from the parking area. Hiking trails are on the southern half of this unit. |
| 3 | Horan Head, Lubec | 44.86542, -67.08338 | Take U.S. Route 1 to Route 189 toward Lubec. After 5.6 miles, turn left onto Crows Neck Road. Turn right after 0.4 miles onto Lead Mine Road. After 0.2 miles, turn left onto Straight Bay Road. The parking area is 3.2 miles on the right. |
| 4 | Dennison Point, Trescott Twp. | 44.80102, -67.15049 | Take Rte 1 to Rte 189 and travel 1.7 mi. At the sign for the Cobscook Community Learning Center (CCLC), turn left onto Commissary Point Road. Park at CCLC to access the East Stream Trail. Or go 0.3 mi to park at the junction of the Dennison Road. |
| 5 | Morong Cove, Lily Lake, Lubec | 44.83372, -67.09992 | From Route 189 in West Lubec, take the Crows Neck Road north for approximately 2 miles. The access point is on the left, opposite Border Cove Lane. This is access to the lake. There are no hiking trails |
| 6 | Commissary Point, Trescott Twp. | 44.80387, -67.15275 | Take US Route 1 to Whiting. Turn onto Route 189 toward Lubec. Travel 1.8 miles and turn left onto Commissary Point Road. The public road ends after 0.4 miles. Continue on the gravel road approximately 0.1 mile to the parking area next to a yellow gate. |
| 7 | Morong Cove West | 44.84022, -67.09076 | From Route 189 in West Lubec, take the Crows Neck Road north to the Morong Point Road on the right |
| 8 | Morong Cove East | 44.85373, -67.08063 | From Route 189 in West Lubec, take the Crows Neck Road north for approximately 2,000 ft. Turn right onto Lead Mine Road. After approximately 1,000 ft turn left onto Straight Bay Road. Follow this road for approximately 2.3 miles to the parking area on the left. |
| 9 | Black Head Unit | 44.85572, -67.06203 | From Route 189 in West Lubec, take the Crows Neck Road north for approximately 2,000 ft. Turn right onto Lead Mine Road. After approximately 1,000 ft turn left onto Straight Bay Road. Follow this road for approximately 1.6 miles to Doherty Lane on the right. Follow Doherty Lane for approximately 1.25 miles. Access to the WMA is on the right. |
Source: MDIFW WMA access points.
What are the rules on Cobscook Bay WMA?
MDIFW: "Camping, fires, and swimming are prohibited. Some WMAs have recreational vehicle trails which are managed by local ATV and snowmobile clubs. Please visit the local ATV or snowmobile club's website for trail information." Hunting and trapping are welcome under MDIFW's rules for its WMAs: stands or blinds left more than one day need a permit and the owner's name and address, permanent structures are not allowed, trapping and hunting over bait need a permit, and game cameras may be used if labeled.
From MDIFW WMA access points.
When can you hunt Cobscook Bay WMA in 2026-27?
Seasons follow WMD 27: deer firearms November 2 to 28 (residents only day October 31), archery October 3 to 30, muzzleloader November 30 to December 5 and December 7 to 12. Moose by permit: September 28 to October 3 (bulls only); October 12 to 17 (bulls only).
| WMD | WMA acres in it | Deer, 2025 | Moose, 2025 | Bears, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMD 27 | 2,361 | 1,167 | 2 | 53 |
Seasons: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons. Harvest: MDIFW's figures by town, added up by district. Added up by FilledTag from MDIFW's figures by town: each town is counted in the district that holds its centre, so a town on a district line counts wholly on one side.
How do you get to Cobscook Bay WMA?
Highways within five miles: US 1, ME 189, ME 191, ME 190, ME 86 and ME 214. Nearest towns: Eastport (next to it), Lubec (2 miles), Calais (16 miles) and Machias (17 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Cobscook Bay WMA?
Yes. MDIFW welcomes hunting and trapping on its WMAs, with rules: a removable stand or blind left more than a day needs a permit and the hunter's name and address, permanent stands are not allowed, and trapping or hunting over bait needs a permit. Cobscook Bay WMA lies in WMD 27, so its seasons follow that district's.
Where do you get into Cobscook Bay WMA?
MDIFW lists 9 access points: Wilbur Neck, Pembroke (44.8976, -67.1477), Race Point Parking Area (44.8749, -67.1232) and Horan Head, Lubec (44.8654, -67.0834), and more in the table on this page.
Can you camp on Cobscook Bay WMA?
No. MDIFW lists camping, fires and swimming as prohibited on the area.
What WMD is Cobscook Bay WMA in?
WMD 27. Hunters registered 1,167 deer and 2 moose in WMD 27's towns in 2025, adding up MDIFW's town figures.
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Where these facts come from
- Boundary, acres and towns: MDIFW Wildlife Management Area boundaries. Access points, rules and directions: MDIFW WMA access points.
- Seasons: MDIFW 2026-27 Maine hunting seasons. District harvest: MDIFW white-tailed deer harvest by town; MDIFW moose harvest by town; MDIFW black bear harvest by town.
- Public land around it: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US 4.1). Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
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