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about 65 miles

Allagash River

A remote north-flowing Maine wilderness river linking a chain of lakes including Chamberlain, Eagle and Churchill before meeting the St. John near the New Brunswick border.

N25 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).

Weather at the Allagash River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

LengthAbout 65 miles
SourceChurchill Lake, northern Piscataquis County, Maine
MouthJoins the St. John River at Allagash, Maine
StateMaine

Lock Dam on Chamberlain Lake and the historic Churchill Dam control flows in the lake chain.

Boat ramps, launches and bait shops

Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Allagash River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Facts from Allagash River (Wikipedia) ↗

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Boat ramps, bait shops and locks will be added to this map.