Northern Maine Water Trail Map & Guide ACT 2018 Water Trails | Page 7

Big Machias Lake to Pinkham Bridge Pinkham Rd
Machias River
This is a 15 mile trip for advanced paddlers. It is a busy Class II
and III section of river that most will complete in 4 to 5 hours of
time. Run this at moderate to high water levels for the best trip.
Put in at the campground on Big Machias Lake below the outlet
dam, MAG 63 D2. Follow the river downstream and enjoy the
views of a working forest with the abundant wildlife.
Takeout is at the Pinkham Bridge on the Pinkham Rd., MAG 57 A4.
Good early season fi shing for brook trout.
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