The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Baskahegan Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 6,840 acres (10.7 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Baskahegan Lake
Baskahegan Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine, covering about 6,840 acres.
It stretches about 4.8 miles end to end with roughly 32 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 420 ft above sea level. Lincoln lies about 32 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 6,840 acres (10.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 32 miles
- End to end
- About 4.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 420 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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
Lakes like Baskahegan Lake in Maine usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 42°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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.
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 6:27 am · sunset 4:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Baskahegan Lake
- Lincolnabout 32 mi west
- Calaisabout 32 mi southeast
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Questions about Baskahegan Lake
What fish are in Baskahegan Lake?
Lakes like Baskahegan Lake usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Baskahegan 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 Baskahegan Lake?
About 6,840 acres, with about 32 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Baskahegan Lake?
Lincoln is about 32 miles west; Calais is about 32 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Baskahegan Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Baskahegan Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
