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
Eagle Lake (Allagash)
Piscataquis County, Maine · 9,550 acres (14.9 sq mi)
36°F water, calm this morning.
About Eagle Lake (Allagash)
Eagle Lake (Allagash) is a natural lake in Piscataquis County, Maine, covering 9,550 acres. It lies on the Allagash River. Eagle Lake is the first, largest, and deepest lake along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway in Maine's North Maine Woods.
It stretches about 15 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 72 miles. At about 930 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 124 ft at its deepest. Patten lies about 45 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- 9,550 acres (14.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 124 ft
- Shoreline
- About 72 miles
- End to end
- About 15 miles
- Elevation
- About 930 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Allagash River
- County
- Piscataquis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Eagle Lake (Allagash)
The fish here: lake trout and trout. With the surface at 36°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- 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
- 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 6:36 am · sunset 4:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Eagle Lake (Allagash)
- Pattenabout 45 mi southeast
- Millinocketabout 51 mi southeast
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Questions about Eagle Lake (Allagash)
What fish are in Eagle Lake (Allagash)?
Eagle Lake (Allagash) holds lake trout and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Eagle Lake (Allagash)?
About 124 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Eagle Lake (Allagash)?
9,550 acres, with about 72 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Eagle Lake (Allagash)?
Patten is about 45 miles southeast; Millinocket is about 51 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Eagle Lake (Allagash) today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Eagle Lake (Allagash) on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
