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 Mahaney
Franklin County, Maine · about 1,790 acres (2.8 sq mi)
35°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Mahaney
Lake Mahaney spreads over about 1,790 acres in Franklin County, Maine.
From end to end it runs about 4.3 miles with roughly 12.3 miles of shoreline. At about 1,780 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Phillips is about 24 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 1,790 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.3 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,780 ft
- County
- Franklin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 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
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. At 35°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.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
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
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 6:38 am · sunset 4:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Mahaney
- Phillipsabout 24 mi southeast
- Kingfieldabout 27 mi east
- Strongabout 29 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Mahaney
What fish are in Lake Mahaney?
Lakes like Lake Mahaney 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 Mahaney?
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 Mahaney?
About 1,790 acres, with about 12.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Mahaney?
Phillips is about 24 miles southeast; Kingfield is about 27 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Mahaney today?
The surface was about 35°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Mahaney on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
