The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Chamberlain Lake
Piscataquis County, Maine · 10,900 acres (17.1 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Chamberlain Lake
In Piscataquis County, Maine, Chamberlain Lake covers 10,900 acres; it is a natural lake. It lies on the Allagash River (historically); partly diverted via Telos Dam toward the East Branch Penobscot River. Chamberlain Lake lies in Maine's North Maine Woods and was re-routed by 19th-century logging dams to send water toward the Penobscot River instead of the Allagash.
It stretches about 13.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 60 miles. At about 940 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 154 ft. Patten lies about 34 miles to the east.
- Size
- 10,900 acres (17.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 154 ft
- Shoreline
- About 60 miles
- End to end
- About 13.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 940 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Allagash River (historically); partly diverted via Telos Dam toward the East Branch Penobscot River
- County
- Piscataquis 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 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 2:45 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 in Chamberlain Lake
Chamberlain Lake holds lake trout and trout. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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 6:35 am · sunset 4:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Chamberlain Lake
- Pattenabout 34 mi east
- Millinocketabout 38 mi southeast
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Questions about Chamberlain Lake
What fish are in Chamberlain Lake?
Chamberlain Lake holds lake trout and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Chamberlain Lake?
About 154 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Chamberlain Lake?
10,900 acres, with about 60 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Chamberlain Lake?
Patten is about 34 miles east; Millinocket is about 38 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Chamberlain Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Chamberlain Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
