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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
East Grand Lake
Washington County, Maine · 15,900 acres (24.9 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About East Grand Lake
In Washington County, Maine, East Grand Lake covers 15,900 acres; it is a natural lake. It lies on the St. Croix River (Chiputneticook Lakes chain). East Grand Lake straddles the Maine-New Brunswick border and is part of the Chiputneticook Lakes chain.
It stretches about 14.6 miles end to end with roughly 73 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 430 ft above sea level. It reaches about 128 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 28 ft. Hodgdon lies about 16 miles to the north.
- Size
- 15,900 acres (24.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 128 ft (average 28 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 73 miles
- End to end
- About 14.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 430 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- St. Croix River (Chiputneticook Lakes chain)
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in East Grand Lake
Anglers come to East Grand Lake for lake trout, trout, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. With the surface at 42°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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
3 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 6:28 am · sunset 4:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near East Grand Lake
- Hodgdonabout 16 mi north
- Houltonabout 21 mi north
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Questions about East Grand Lake
What fish are in East Grand Lake?
East Grand Lake holds lake trout, trout, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is East Grand Lake?
About 128 ft at the deepest point, about 28 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is East Grand Lake?
15,900 acres, with about 73 miles of shoreline.
What town is near East Grand Lake?
Hodgdon is about 16 miles north; Houlton is about 21 miles north.
What is the water temperature at East Grand Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
East Grand Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
