Maine whitewater - Fish River, Aroostook County

Aroostook county, Round Pond to Ferguson Brook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     5.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The Round Pond to Ferguson Brook section of Fish River in Aroostook County is 5.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Round Pond to Ferguson Brook section is one of them. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all
    set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. There's camping available near Fish River. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are
sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Why not take a refreshing hike along the Island Pond Trail; Skew Falls is an inspiring location to explore during your stay. Fish River is right by the Fox Brook Trail.
At Fish River through the summertime highs are in the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are typically in the 10's, and night lows through the winter for Fish River tend to be in the-10's. Fish River is a good site of common precipitation; through the month of August you get the most rain around here; February is the month with the least moisture.
 

Fish River, Round Pond to Ferguson Brook road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 5.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.852
Longitude: -68.7362

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.84659
Longitude: -68.65661

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Current weather conditions at Fish River, Maine
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Local climate location: FORT KENT 27 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Crown Park Inn, Caribou
48 miles away
Nestled in the heart of Aroostook County, Crown Park Inn is the perfect lodging choice for the business traveler, as well as families on vacation. Join us today. You will enjoy your stay at the Crown ...





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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Fish River.
 Whitewater Near Fish River:
Machias River, Washington Hancock County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 32 miles long (Big Machias Lake to Aroostook River)
Fish River, Aroostook County , 18 miles away, Class I-V - 10.5 miles long (Soldier Pond to Saint John River)
Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Libby Camp)
Big Brook River, Aroostook County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Dead Horse Gulch to Allagash River)
Munsungan Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 16 miles long (Chase Lake to Libby Camp)
St. Francis River, Aroostook County , 27 miles away, Class I-III - 22 miles long (Beau Lake to Saint John River)
Squa Pan Stream, Aroostook County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 3 miles long (Squa Pan Lake to Aroostook River)
Falls Brook, Aroostook County , 28 miles away, Class II-IV - 9.5 miles long (Falls Pond to St. Francis River)
 Ski Areas Near Fish River:
Bigrock, Maine , 61 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 69 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 98 miles away, 360 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Fish River:
Crown Park Inn, Caribou , 48 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Fish River:
Clover Hill Campground, Aroostook County, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Fish River:
Island Pond Trail, Aroostook County , 3 miles away
Fox Brook Trail, Aroostook County , 9 miles away
Round Trail, Aroostook County , 12 miles away
Webster Brook Tote Road, Aroostook County , 19 miles away

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