St. John River
Rising in Maine's north woods, the St. John forms part of the Maine-New Brunswick border past Fort Kent, Madawaska and Van Buren, then crosses New Brunswick through Edmundston and Fredericton to the Bay of Fundy.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the St. John River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 418 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Saint John Ponds, Somerset County, Maine |
| Mouth | Bay of Fundy at Saint John, New Brunswick |
| State | Maine |
Grand Falls, Beechwood and Mactaquac are hydroelectric dams on the river.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the St. John 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 St. John River (Wikipedia) ↗