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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Embden Pond
Somerset County, Maine · about 1,480 acres (2.3 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Embden Pond
Embden Pond is a lake in Somerset County, Maine, covering about 1,480 acres.
It stretches about 3.6 miles end to end with roughly 9.7 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 410 ft above sea level. Madison lies about 8.5 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 1,480 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 410 ft
- County
- Somerset 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
For a lake of this size in Maine, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 44°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 6:34 am · sunset 4:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Embden Pond
- Madisonabout 8.5 mi south
- Kingfieldabout 9.5 mi west
- Cornvilleabout 14 mi southeast
- Strongabout 15 mi southwest
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Questions about Embden Pond
What fish are in Embden Pond?
Lakes like Embden Pond usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Embden Pond?
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 Embden Pond?
About 1,480 acres, with about 9.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Embden Pond?
Madison is about 8.5 miles south; Kingfield is about 9.5 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Embden Pond today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Embden Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
