Eagle Lake, Maine
Fish River lake town on the Allagash gateway
Overview
Eagle Lake sits between Fort Kent and Ashland along Route 11. The deep, clear lake anchors year-round recreation while residents work in forestry, healthcare, and schools in the St. John Valley. Trail networks connect the town to the North Maine Woods and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
Key Facts
Population 553
Region Aroostook County
County Aroostook
Founded 1859
Nearest City Fort Kent (20 mins)
Town Office
Visit official website
What Eagle Lake Is Known For
Eagle Lake Local Highlights
Fish River chain boating
Launch onto Eagle Lake and paddle or boat toward Square Lake and the Allagash headwaters.
Snowmobile junction
ITS trails cross the town and link the St. John Valley to central Aroostook.
Route 11 scenery
Views of forests and lakes on the Aroostook Scenic Byway.
Things to Do
1
Boat or fish Eagle Lake
Chase salmon and trout from the public launch or local camps.
2
Ride the ITS network
Hop on groomed trails toward Fort Kent, Portage, or Allagash.
3
Drive Route 11
Follow the byway south toward Ashland for ridge-top vistas.
Living in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is quiet and outdoor-focused. Residents head to Fort Kent for hospitals, shopping, and schools, with seasonal camps boosting summer traffic.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Mild, 60-75 F with lake breezes
winter
Cold and snowy, -5 to 20 F
spring
Cool, 35-55 F with mud season
fall
Crisp, 35-60 F and early foliage
How to Get There
Follow Route 11 south from Fort Kent or north from Ashland; logging roads head west toward the Allagash region.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Eagle Lake outline
Key Facts
Population
553
Region
Aroostook County
County
Aroostook
Founded
1859
Nearest City
Fort Kent (20 mins)
Town Office
Visit official website