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
East Lake
Aroostook County, Maine · about 1,730 acres (2.7 sq mi)
33°F water, ice 50% cover.
About East Lake
East Lake spreads over about 1,730 acres in Aroostook County, Maine.
From end to end it runs about 4.9 miles with roughly 13 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,050 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Fort Kent, is about 44 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,730 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13 miles
- End to end
- About 4.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,050 ft
- County
- Aroostook County
The lake from above
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Maine mix for a lake this size: 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 33°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.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
No forecast right now. Check back tomorrow morning.
Towns and places to stay near East Lake
- Fort Kentabout 44 mi east
- Frenchvilleabout 54 mi east
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Questions about East Lake
What fish are in East Lake?
Lakes like East 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 East 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 East Lake?
About 1,730 acres, with about 13 miles of shoreline.
What town is near East Lake?
Fort Kent is about 44 miles east; Frenchville is about 54 miles east.
What is the water temperature at East Lake today?
The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
East Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
