Grand Lake Stream, Maine
Legendary salmon waters deep in the Downeast woods
Overview
Grand Lake Stream sits on the short stream linking West Grand Lake and Big Lake. Registered Maine Guides, century-old sporting camps, and community forestlands make it a destination for salmon anglers and paddlers. Logging roads and conserved lands fan out in every direction, keeping the village quiet and wild.
Key Facts
Population 120
Region Downeast & Acadia
County Washington
Founded 1897
Nearest City Calais (35 minutes)
What Grand Lake Stream Is Known For
Grand Lake Stream Local Highlights
Landlocked salmon fishery
Clear, fast water draws fly fishers every spring and fall.
Traditional sporting camps
Guides and lodge owners have welcomed anglers for over a century.
Conserved Downeast Lakes
Thousands of protected acres and canoe routes connect to the St. Croix River.
Things to Do
1
Hire a registered guide
Fish the stream or West Grand Lake from cedar-strip canoes.
2
Paddle the lakes chain
Cross West Grand into Pocumcus or Big Lake for loons and island campsites.
3
Hike community forest trails
Short walks from the village lead to overlooks and quiet coves.
Living in Grand Lake Stream
A handful of year-round residents keep the village running; most services are in Princeton or Calais. Seasonal camps and lodges line the shorelines, with gravel roads and self-sufficiency the norm.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Mild, 65-80 F
winter
Cold and snowy, 0-25 F
spring
Cool with blackflies, 38-60 F
fall
Crisp, 40-60 F with peak foliage in early October
How to Get There
From US Route 1 in Princeton, follow Grand Lake Stream Road about 7 miles west; expect limited cell service once you leave the highway.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Grand Lake Stream outline
Key Facts
Population
120
Region
Downeast & Acadia
County
Washington
Founded
1897
Nearest City
Calais (35 minutes)