The Aroostook River is a 112-mile-long (180 km) [2] tributary of the Saint John River in the U.S. state of Maine and the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Its basin is the largest sub-drainage of the Saint John River.

Overview of the Aroostook River. The Aroostook river runs for about 112 miles, starting “from the confluence of Millinocket Stream and Munsungan Stream in Maine Township 8, Range 8, WELS, in northern Penobscot County. The river winds east and northeast through Aroostook County.

The Aroostook River is a 112-mile-long tributary of the Saint John River in the U.S. state of Maine and the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Its basin is the largest sub-drainage of the Saint John River.

The Aroostook River—Washburn to Presque Isle Focus Area follows the Aroostook River from the Castle Hill/Wade town boundary through Wade to Washburn and ends in Presque Isle. The focus area includes the river, multiple islands scat-tered throughout its meandering channel, and adjacent flood-plains.

The Aroostook River Basin is the largest sub basin of the St John River, lying almost entirely within the state of Maine. It has a drainage area of 2,353 square miles at the international border with Canada.

Guided Canoe, Dog Sled, and Fly Fishing Trips in Maine and Canada. The headwaters of the Aroostook river is an excellent native brook trout and land locked salmon fishery in Maine. We will spend 5 days slowly fishing our way down to the main confluence of the Aroostook.

Feb 1, 2025 · An easy trip with some Class I and II rips, this stretch of the river passes through a mix of farms and woodlands, with good opportunities for spotting wildlife. This trip offers different take-out options allowing for various trip lengths. The river flows through a mix of farm and woodlands, and wildlife will likely be encountered on this trip.

4 days ago · From the boat launch at US-1 in Presque Isle, the river flows easterly for about 2.5 miles before gently swinging north. There are some low islands after 2 miles, near the mouth of Merritt Brook entering on the south.

The Aroostook River is a 112-mile-long (180 km) [2] tributary of the Saint John River in the U.S. state of Maine and the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Its basin is the largest sub-drainage of the Saint John River.

The Aroostook River is a tributary of the Saint John River in the U.S. state of Maine and the Canadian province of New Brunswick. Its basin is the largest sub-drainage of the Saint John River.