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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Great East Lake
York County, Maine · about 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Great East Lake
Great East Lake spreads over about 1,600 acres in York County, Maine.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end with roughly 12.4 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 570 ft above sea level. Wakefield lies about 1.7 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 570 ft
- County
- York County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 46°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.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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
5 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 4:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Great East Lake
- Wakefieldabout 1.7 mi west
- Sanbornvilleabout 2.2 mi southwest
- Actonabout 3.1 mi southeast
- Shapleighabout 4.8 mi southeast
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Great East Lake
What fish are in Great East Lake?
Lakes like Great East 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 Great East 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 Great East Lake?
About 1,600 acres, with about 12.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Great East Lake?
Wakefield is about 1.7 miles west; Sanbornville is about 2.2 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Great East Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Great East Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
