Moosehead Lake in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Moosehead Lake today
Maine · 115.7 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 45°F water, calm this morning.
Where to stay near Moosehead Lake
- Lakefront Getaway at Moosehead LakeGuest house · by the waterSee prices
- Jewett CoveCampground · by the waterSee prices
- Salmon IslandCampground · by the waterSee prices
- Moose Mountain InnHotel · by the waterSee prices
- Greenville InnHotel · by the waterSee prices
- Kino ViewMotel · about 2.8 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
10 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
89% Good chance for lake trout today · 12–48 ft deep
- Water 45°F on top, a bit cool for them, so they feed in the warmest water they can find.
- Best water today is 12–48 ft deep, mostly on open water over the deep basin.
- The lake is mixed top to bottom, so fish can use many depths.
- Clear water: they bite best at dawn, dusk and on cloudy days.
Best zone: open water, about 3% of them, 42–68 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge · about 20 ft deep today
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
No fresh view yet. No gauge on this lake. A level trend from the shoreline starts after the next clear days.
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: . Clouds hid the lake on 3 recent passes.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:35 am · sunset 4:09 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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