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
Boyden Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 1,700 acres (2.7 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Boyden Lake
Boyden Lake spreads over about 1,700 acres in Washington County, Maine.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles with roughly 9.4 miles of shoreline. At about 80 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Eastport lies about 9.1 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 1,700 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 80 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Expect the usual Maine mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 41°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
- 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 6:23 am · sunset 4:01 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Boyden Lake
- Eastportabout 9.1 mi southeast
- Calaisabout 12 mi northwest
- East Machiasabout 21 mi southwest
- Machiasportabout 24 mi southwest
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Questions about Boyden Lake
What fish are in Boyden Lake?
Lakes like Boyden 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 Boyden 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 Boyden Lake?
About 1,700 acres, with about 9.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Boyden Lake?
Eastport is about 9.1 miles southeast; Calais is about 12 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Boyden Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Boyden Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
