The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Damariscotta Lake
Lincoln County, Maine · 4,380 acres (6.8 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Damariscotta Lake
In Lincoln County, Maine, Damariscotta Lake covers 4,380 acres; it is a natural lake. It lies on the Damariscotta River. Damariscotta Lake hosts one of Maine's largest annual alewife runs, aided by a fish ladder first built in 1807.
From end to end it runs about 9.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 38 miles. The water sits about 50 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 114 ft, with an average depth near 30 ft. Jefferson is right by the lake.
- Size
- 4,380 acres (6.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 114 ft (average 30 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 9.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 50 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Damariscotta River
- County
- Lincoln 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 0 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 Damariscotta Lake 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. 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 6:30 am · sunset 4:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Damariscotta Lake
- Jeffersonon the shore
- Nobleboroabout 1.6 mi south
- Damariscottaabout 2.1 mi south
- Waldoboroabout 4.3 mi southeast
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Questions about Damariscotta Lake
What fish are in Damariscotta Lake?
Lakes like Damariscotta 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 Damariscotta Lake?
About 114 ft at the deepest point, about 30 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Damariscotta Lake?
4,380 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Damariscotta Lake?
Jefferson is on the shore; Nobleboro is about 1.6 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Damariscotta Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Damariscotta Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
