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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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

East Musquash Lake

Washington County, Maine · about 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)

Caution

Calm this morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today6 mphN
Best bite2:45 pmto 4:45 pm

About East Musquash Lake

In Washington County, Maine, East Musquash Lake covers about 800 acres.

From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles with roughly 7.5 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 370 ft above sea level. Calais is about 28 miles southeast.

Size
About 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 7.5 miles
End to end
About 2.4 miles
Elevation
About 370 ft
County
Washington County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
  • 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Sunday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 3 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 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.

  • Largemouth bass
  • Smallmouth bass
  • Yellow perch
  • Trout

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 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

No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

No clear view of the ice yet

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Saturday 41° / 26° 6 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 11% rain
Sunday 39° / 28° 8 mph NW Slight Chance Rain Showers · 18% rain

Sunrise 6:27 am · sunset 4:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near East Musquash Lake

  • Calaisabout 28 mi southeast

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Questions about East Musquash Lake

What fish are in East Musquash Lake?

Lakes like East Musquash 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 Musquash 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 Musquash Lake?

About 800 acres, with about 7.5 miles of shoreline.

What town is near East Musquash Lake?

Calais is about 28 miles southeast.

Is the water warm enough to swim in East Musquash Lake?

Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.

East Musquash Lake on your phone

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