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
Lake Cathance
Washington County, Maine · about 3,080 acres (4.8 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Cathance
Lake Cathance is a lake in Washington County, Maine, covering about 3,080 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.5 miles with roughly 20 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 210 ft above sea level. The nearest town, East Machias, is about 13 miles south.
- Size
- About 3,080 acres (4.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 210 ft
- 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 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:45 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
Lakes like Lake Cathance in Maine usually hold 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 45°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
- 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 6:24 am · sunset 4:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Cathance
- East Machiasabout 13 mi south
- Machiasabout 15 mi south
- Machiasportabout 15 mi south
- Calaisabout 16 mi north
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Questions about Lake Cathance
What fish are in Lake Cathance?
Lakes like Lake Cathance 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 Cathance?
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 Cathance?
About 3,080 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Cathance?
East Machias is about 13 miles south; Machias is about 15 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Cathance today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Cathance on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
