Beals, Maine
Great Wass Island and lobster boats
Overview
Key Facts
What Beals Is Known For
Beals Local Highlights
Things to Do
Living in Beals
Beals is a tight-knit community where life revolves around the tides and the seasons. It is quiet, traditional, and proud of its maritime heritage.
Weather & Seasons
summer
Foggy and cool, 60-70°F
winter
Windy, 20-35°F
spring
Late spring, 40-50°F
fall
Clear and beautiful, 50-60°F
Local Wildlife & Nature
How to Get There
Take Route 187 from Route 1 in Jonesboro or Columbia Falls to Jonesport, then cross the bridge.
Satellite preview shows the approximate town outline to help you get oriented before you arrive.
Satellite preview
Beals outline
Outdoor Recreation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beals known for?
Beals is known for its boatbuilding heritage—the distinctive 'Beals Island' lobster boat design was developed here. The town also features the Great Wass Island Preserve with spectacular coastal hiking, and the Downeast Institute marine research center.
What is Great Wass Island?
Great Wass Island is part of Beals and home to a Nature Conservancy preserve with 4.5 miles of hiking trails through jack pine forests to a rugged, windswept granite coastline. The Little Cape Point Trail offers some of the best coastal hiking in Maine.
When are the Moosabec Lobster Boat Races?
The Moosabec Reach Lobster Boat Races are held in July, featuring high-speed competition among working lobster boats. This event is a highlight of the Downeast summer and draws spectators from across the region.