The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Baker Lake
Somerset County, Maine · about 1,240 acres (1.9 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Baker Lake
Baker Lake is a lake in Somerset County, Maine, covering about 1,240 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 7.2 miles. Its surface is about 1,180 ft above sea level. Greenville lies about 56 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 1,240 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,180 ft
- County
- Somerset County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Maine, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 46°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:38 am · sunset 4:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Baker Lake
- Greenvilleabout 56 mi south
- Millinocketabout 70 mi southeast
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Questions about Baker Lake
What fish are in Baker Lake?
Lakes like Baker Lake usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Baker Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Baker Lake?
About 1,240 acres, with about 7.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Baker Lake?
Greenville is about 56 miles south; Millinocket is about 70 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Baker Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Baker Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
