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Flagstaff Lake and Bigelow Mountians and Preserve, Eustis, Maine

Flagstaff Lake in Eustis and Stratton, Maine, is the fourth largest lake in the state. Encompassing 17,380 acres, the lake has an interesting history and stunning views of the surrounding mountains that waterfront property owners love.



During 1775, Benedict Arnold stopped in this area while on his ill-fated march to Quebec City. And in the late 1940s, as determined by an earlier vote in the Maine Legislature, Flagstaff Pond was impounded when the gates of Long Falls Dam were closed to create hydroelectric power further downstream. The villages of Flagstaff Plantation, Dead River Plantation and Bigelow Township disappeared when the water rose to create a reservoir that would control the flow to the Central Maine Power facilities on the Kennebec River. All of this is recorded in poetry, photography and documentaries at the Dead River Area Historical Society in Eustis.
At 27 miles long and with a 147.2 mile perimeter, the maximum depth of Flagstaff Lake is 50 feet, while the mean depth is 18 feet.  With Dead River as the main tributary, it’s part of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail that extends from Upstate New York to Quebec and Maine.
There are six boat launch sites, including one across the street from Tranquility Lodge on Route 27. And you’ll find more islands and coves to explore than you can imagine. Be sure to pack a picnic and your camera.
Wildlife sightings? From your boat or lakefront property you’ll see moose, deer, foxes, bald eagles, hawks, loons, waterfowl–you name,  if it is at home in the northern boreal forest of fir, spruce and tamaracks, then you’ll probably see it here.
What kind of fish will you catch in Flagstaff Lake? Chain Pickerel form the principal fishery. With much of the land surrounding the lake undeveloped, there’s plenty of space for outdoor activities during each season–ski, snowshoe, ice skate, snowmobile, 4-wheel, hike, hunt, fish, golf, bird, leaf peep. This winter wonderland includes 150 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. And Sugarloaf Mountain is nearby for the Alpine skiing enthusiasts in your family.
For those who love to watch the sun rise and set over the mountains or to bag a few 4,000 footers, the multi-peaked Bigelow Mountains and Preserve will whet your fancy. West Peak, Bigelow Peak, Myron H. Avery Peak and Avery Peak are all over 4,000 feet.
Looking for a tour that includes the scenery and a bit of local lore? Flagstaff Lake Scenic Boat Tours operates seasonally and has a variety of options available.
With a population of about 618, Eustis is a small town, but it’s certainly home to a large lake where you can enjoy an incredible variety of activities in the great outdoors.
To view lakefront properties for sale on Flagstaff Lake, click on the green box above.
To learn more about other large lakes in Maine, click on the blog links below.
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