Portage Lake
Welcome to Portage Lake!
Portage Lake, named after the lake that dominates the center of the small town, was first settled by Canadian lumbermen in 1844 and incorporated as a town in 1909. Once a booming with lumber mills, today’s Portage Lake has only a few mills and retains its Northern New England small village charm. It continues to be a popular vacation destination for its pristine natural beauty and access to the nearby North Maine Woods. Portage Lake is also the birthplace of the notable painter Lucy Hayward Baker.
Portage Lake is a great destination for enjoying nature all year, hunting, and fishing. Large animals including moose, bears, deer, and, allegedly, cougars, which are not officially recognized as present in Maine, can be sighted in Portage Lake and the surrounding area. (Source)
Activities
- Annual Chub Fishing Tournament Portage Lake, ME 04768 | (207) 435-4361
- Fun family event promoting the art of fishing, focused on catching “junk fish!” Please visit the Portage Lake Association website for details of the next upcoming event.
- Hunter’s Point Guide Service Portage Lake, Maine 04768 | (207) 435-2231
- Specializing in Bowhunting.
- Portage Hill Country Club 98 Country Club Ave, Portage Lake, ME 04768 | (207) 435-8221
- 9-hole golf course offering “some of the most pristine and challenging” golfing in Aroostook County!
- Portage Lake Public Beach & Playground W Rd, Portage Lake, ME 04768
- Popular public beach located near the center of town.
- Portage Lake Campground West Rd, Portage Lake, ME 04768 | (207) 435-4361
- Public RV campground with six electric-hookup sites, conveniently located by the town boat launch.
- Portage Lakers Snowmobile Club PO Box 149, Portage, ME 04768
- Local club that maintains and provides information about the portion of Maine’s snowmobile trail network passing through Portage Lake.
Dining
- Coffin’s General Store 19 Aroostook Rd, Portage Lake, ME 04768 | (207) 435-2811
- A local institution serving classic American fare.
- Dean’s Motor Lodge 2075 Portage Rd, Portage, ME 04768 | (207) 435-3701
- Dean’s has a great in-house restaurant specializing in steak & seafood.
- Additional dining options can be found in nearby Ashland!
Lodging
- Crooked Tree Lodge & Camps 1 Crooked Tree, Portage, Maine, 04768 | (802) 291-0597
- Hunting & outdoor recreation lodge offering guided hunts, home-cooked meals, and comfortable accommodations!
- Dean’s Motor Lodge 2072 Portage Rd, Portage, ME 04768 | (207) 435-3701
- In addition to its great restaurant, Dean’s offers comfortable inn-style accommodations.
- Maine Country Cottage 559 & 571 West Rd, Portage, Maine 04768 | (207) 435-7908
- Fully furnished 4-season cabin rentals lakeside at Portage Lake!
- Percy’s Cabin Rentals 96 West Cottage Rd, Portage Lake, ME 04768 | (207) 768-9128
- Offering gorgeous lakeside cabin rentals in Portage Lake!
- Jackson’s Lakeshore Rentals 4 Almond Dr, Portage Lake, ME 04768 | (207) 521-1451
- The name says it all! Beautiful, cozy cabins available for rent with great access to the lake and other outdoor activities.
Shops & Services
- Big Boom’s Northern Maine Adventures 1 Crooked Tree, Portage, Maine, 04768 | (802) 291-0597
- High-quality hunting guide service and outfitter operating out of Crooked Tree Lodge in Portage Lake!
- Coffin’s General Store 19 Aroostook Rd, Portage Lake, ME 04768 | (207) 435-2811
- A local institution with a wide variety of general food and other products!
- Hunter’s Point Guide Service Portage Lake, Maine 04768 | (207) 435-2231
- Specializing in Bowhunting.
- Wildlife Artistry 441 West Rd, Portage, ME 04768 | (207) 435-7908
- Portage Lake’s premier taxidermy service!