Where you are there must be 20 to 30 lakes to fish for bass and other species. I live in Portland around just as many lakes, most of which are accessible by canoe/kayak.
It is hard not to see how serious you take bass fishing, but you might want to consider fishing with an organization that was brought to Maine in 2007, called USA Bassin. I help run it. We are the fastest growing and will have five events just around you. We are not a hard core group at all, but a 100% amateur organization that fish tournaments for fun.
Go to my posting called "USA Bassin New England 2009" to learn more.