The best place to see a moose in Maine

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 24, 2026

As our summer in Maine winds down and we continue our photographic quest for moose while exploring the state, we recently stumbled on the captivating village of Kokadjo on the eastern side of Moosehead Lake. Shortly after passing the park at around 2 p.m., we spotted our first moose of the trip, leisurely strolling across the road. Proceeding north, the paved road soon turned to dirt. After about a mile, we turned left onto Spencer Bay Road where we soon came upon Lazy Tom Bog, reportedly a hot spot for sighting moose. despite multiple trips to the picturesque area during the day and evening, our efforts to spot moose there remained unrewarded. the Kokadjo deer proved more cooperative. We saw many grazing in the shrubs along Lily Bay Road. ~ Nick Thomas