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 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Arrowhead
York County, Maine · about 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Arrowhead
In York County, Maine, Lake Arrowhead covers about 720 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. Its surface is about 310 ft above sea level. Lake Arrowhead is right by the lake. The closest city is Portland, about 23 miles away.
- Size
- About 720 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 310 ft
- County
- York County
The lake from above
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
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.
- Smallmouth bass
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Trout
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
2 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:34 am · sunset 4:19 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Arrowhead
- Lake Arrowheadon the shore
- Limerickabout 1.6 mi northwest
- Limingtonabout 4.2 mi north
- Newfieldabout 4.5 mi west
- Portlandnearest city, about 23 mi east
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Questions about Lake Arrowhead
What fish are in Lake Arrowhead?
Lakes like Lake Arrowhead 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 Lake Arrowhead?
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 Lake Arrowhead?
About 720 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Arrowhead?
Lake Arrowhead is on the shore; Limerick is about 1.6 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Arrowhead?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Arrowhead on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.