The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Depot Lake
Aroostook County, Maine · about 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
37°F water, calm this morning.
About Depot Lake
Depot Lake spreads over about 840 acres in Aroostook County, Maine.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.7 miles. At about 1,070 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Fort Kent lies about 67 miles to the northeast.
- Size
- About 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,070 ft
- County
- Aroostook 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 3 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 to expect
For a lake of this size in Maine, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 37°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.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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 6:39 am · sunset 4:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Depot Lake
- Fort Kentabout 67 mi northeast
- Frenchvilleabout 76 mi northeast
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Questions about Depot Lake
What fish are in Depot Lake?
Lakes like Depot 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 Depot 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 Depot Lake?
About 840 acres, with about 6.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Depot Lake?
Fort Kent is about 67 miles northeast; Frenchville is about 76 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Depot Lake today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Depot Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
