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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

Kezar Lake

Oxford County, Maine · about 2,660 acres (4.2 sq mi)

43°F water, calm this morning.

Water43°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphN
Best bite2:45 pmto 4:15 pm

About Kezar Lake

Kezar Lake is a lake in Oxford County, Maine, covering about 2,660 acres.

From end to end it runs about 7 miles with roughly 26 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 380 ft above sea level. Lovell lies about 2.1 miles to the south.

Size
About 2,660 acres (4.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 26 miles
End to end
About 7 miles
Elevation
About 380 ft
County
Oxford County

The lake from above

1 2 miles N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
  • 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 2:45 pm – 5:00 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: 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. With the surface at 43°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

  • Slow
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.

  • Good
    Trout

    Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 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

43°F

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

Friday 45° / —° 5 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 2% rain
Saturday 45° / 25° 5 mph NW Slight Chance Rain Showers · 20% rain
Sunday 44° / 25° 10 mph NW Partly Sunny · 4% rain

Sunrise 6:36 am · sunset 4:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Kezar Lake

  • Lovellabout 2.1 mi south
  • Fryeburgabout 9 mi south
  • North Conwayabout 11 mi southwest
  • Harrisonabout 12 mi southeast

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Questions about Kezar Lake

What fish are in Kezar Lake?

Lakes like Kezar 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 Kezar 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 Kezar Lake?

About 2,660 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Kezar Lake?

Lovell is about 2.1 miles south; Fryeburg is about 9 miles south.

What is the water temperature at Kezar Lake today?

The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Kezar Lake on your phone

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