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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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Lake Harris

Somerset County, Maine · about 3,130 acres (4.9 sq mi)

32°F water, ice 95% cover, calm this morning.

Water32°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphNW
Best bite2:30 pmto 4:15 pm

About Lake Harris

Lake Harris is a lake in Somerset County, Maine, covering about 3,130 acres.

It stretches about 7.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 30 miles. The water sits about 950 ft above sea level. Greenville lies about 10 miles to the east.

Size
About 3,130 acres (4.9 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 30 miles
End to end
About 7.7 miles
Elevation
About 950 ft
County
Somerset 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
  • 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 2:45 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 Harris in Maine usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 32°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

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

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

  • Fair
    Trout

    Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.

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

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  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

32°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

Frozen · About 95% ice cover

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Friday 41° / —° 5 mph NW Partly Sunny · 1% rain
Saturday 38° / 28° 5 mph NW Slight Chance Snow Showers · 22% rain
Sunday 38° / 29° 10 mph NW Slight Chance Rain Showers · 17% rain

Sunrise 6:35 am · sunset 4:10 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Lake Harris

  • Greenvilleabout 10 mi east

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Questions about Lake Harris

What fish are in Lake Harris?

Lakes like Lake Harris usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Lake Harris?

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 Harris?

About 3,130 acres, with about 30 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Lake Harris?

Greenville is about 10 miles east.

What is the water temperature at Lake Harris today?

The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Lake Harris on your phone

The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.

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