The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
First Lake
Penobscot County, Maine · about 4,580 acres (7.2 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About First Lake
First Lake spreads over about 4,580 acres in Penobscot County, Maine.
It stretches about 7.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 34 miles. At about 650 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Patten lies about 19 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 4,580 acres (7.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 34 miles
- End to end
- About 7.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 650 ft
- County
- Penobscot 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 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 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. With the surface at 38°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 6:33 am · sunset 4:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near First Lake
- Pattenabout 19 mi southeast
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Questions about First Lake
What fish are in First Lake?
Lakes like First 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 First 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 First Lake?
About 4,580 acres, with about 34 miles of shoreline.
What town is near First Lake?
Patten is about 19 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at First Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
First Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
