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Arnold Brook Lake: MAG 65 E1
Arnold Brook Lake is a 395 acre man-made impoundment created
in 1971 through cooperation of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service
and the city of Presque Isle. It is one of a series of multiple
purpose fl ood control recreational impoundments planned and
completed for the Presque Isle Stream watershed.
Much of the lake has a swampy shoreline of spruce, fi r, and cedar.
Trees and brush were cut and burned within the impoundment
prior to fl ooding, but boaters should watch for numerous
remaining submerged stumps and deadheads. Cattails are spread
over much of the shallow shoreline area. Other fl oating and
submerged aquatic plants provide good waterfowl habitat. The
lake offers the experience of being in a remote area while only
being a few miles from the downtown businesses of Presque Isle.
Easy 2.5 hour paddle offers great opportunities to see moose,
beaver, otter, muskrat, mink and numerous species of birds. The
city of Presque Isle maintains a public boat ramp and picnic area.
Directions from north and south: Turn off Rt. 1, Main Street
Presque Isle, onto Chapman Street near St. Mary’s Catholic
Church. Drive .125 mile, at intersection with brick court house
on the right, continue left on Chapman St. Drive approx 2.5 miles
then turn left onto the Niles Rd. just after the WEGP Radio Tower
on the right. Go .25 mile then turn left at the Presque Isle ATV
Club House driveway. Travel an additional .25 mile to boat landing.
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