Taunton Bay is unique - period. It's calmer, warmer and more comfortable than the open waters of Frenchman's Bay. Perfect for exploring by canoe and kayak. The south and west facing deck has the perfect balance of sun, shade, breeze and protection to make afternoons incredibly relaxing. The granite grottos are smooth, comfortable and warm the water. The setting on the point allows for sunsets over the water every evening.
The sealife and wildlife in and around the bay is incredible - loons, ducks, eagles, gulls, kingfishers, herons, seals, clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, horseshoe crabs, rock crabs, lobsters, starfish, sea urchins and more are all out there waiting to be discovered.
A shellfish license (available in Ellsworth) permits you to harvest shellfish from the bay for personal consumption subject to appropriate restrictions. The mussel bed (200 yards from the cove by canoe) has mussels, razor clams and even a few oysters.