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
Fourth Machias Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 1,830 acres (2.9 sq mi)
36°F water, calm this morning.
About Fourth Machias Lake
In Washington County, Maine, Fourth Machias Lake covers about 1,830 acres.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 18.4 miles. At about 310 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Enfield is about 28 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,830 acres (2.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 18.4 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 310 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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: smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 36°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- 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
- 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 6:27 am · sunset 4:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Fourth Machias Lake
- Enfieldabout 28 mi west
- Lincolnabout 28 mi northwest
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Questions about Fourth Machias Lake
What fish are in Fourth Machias Lake?
Lakes like Fourth Machias Lake usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Fourth Machias 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 Fourth Machias Lake?
About 1,830 acres, with about 18.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Fourth Machias Lake?
Enfield is about 28 miles west; Lincoln is about 28 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Fourth Machias Lake today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Fourth Machias Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
