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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Fish River Lake
Aroostook County, Maine · about 2,490 acres (3.9 sq mi)
36°F water, calm this morning.
About Fish River Lake
In Aroostook County, Maine, Fish River Lake covers about 2,490 acres.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end with roughly 11.5 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 720 ft above sea level. Fort Kent lies about 29 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 2,490 acres (3.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.5 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 720 ft
- County
- Aroostook 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 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
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 36°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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
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 6:35 am · sunset 4:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fish River Lake
- Fort Kentabout 29 mi north
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Questions about Fish River Lake
What fish are in Fish River Lake?
Lakes like Fish River 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 Fish River 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 Fish River Lake?
About 2,490 acres, with about 11.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fish River Lake?
Fort Kent is about 29 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Fish River Lake today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fish River Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
