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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Custer Pond
Androscoggin County, Maine · about 1,900 acres (3 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Custer Pond
Custer Pond spreads over about 1,900 acres in Androscoggin County, Maine.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.2 miles. At about 250 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Sabattus is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 1,900 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 250 ft
- County
- Androscoggin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 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 to expect
Lakes like Custer Pond in Maine usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 46°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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 6:33 am · sunset 4:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Custer Pond
- Sabattuson the shore
- Greene Villageabout 2.5 mi northwest
- Monmouthabout 5.3 mi northeast
- Lewistonabout 5.5 mi southwest
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Questions about Custer Pond
What fish are in Custer Pond?
Lakes like Custer Pond usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Custer Pond?
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 Custer Pond?
About 1,900 acres, with about 10.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Custer Pond?
Sabattus is on the shore; Greene Village is about 2.5 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Custer Pond today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Custer Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
