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Fish River Falls

Maine

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Fish River Falls is a waterfall in Aroostook County in northern Maine, sitting at about 717 feet. The nearest town is Eagle Lake, about 14 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July averages at the nearby Allagash weather station run to highs around 77°F and lows near 52°F, while winter highs there sit around 20°F in January. Several trails lie within about 10 miles. Rocky Brook Falls Trail and Upper Pond Trail are each roughly 8.5 miles away, with Island Pond Trail and Deboullie Loop Trail a little farther.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

717 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

Fish River Falls

Maine

Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–77°F and lows of 35–52°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Allagash, ME weather station, 22 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan20° high-6° low
  2. Feb24° high-6° low
  3. Mar34° high5° low
  4. Apr48° high23° low
  5. May63° high35° low
  6. Jun73° high46° low
  7. Jul77° high52° low
  8. Aug76° high49° low
  9. Sep67° high41° low
  10. Oct53° high32° low
  11. Nov39° high22° low
  12. Dec27° high7° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Eagle Lake, Maine · 14 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Fish River Falls

Best months: August–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    20° / -6°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    24° / -6°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    34° / 5°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    48° / 23°

    11 wet

  5. May

    63° / 35°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    73° / 46°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    77° / 52°

    15 wet

  8. Aug

    76° / 49°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    67° / 41°

    12 wet

  10. Oct

    53° / 32°

    13 wet

  11. Nov

    39° / 22°

    12 wet

  12. Dec

    27° / 7°

    12 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Allagash, ME, 21.5 mi away at 596 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.