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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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Lake Weston

Somerset County, Maine · about 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)

Caution

Calm this morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphN
Best bite2:30 pmto 4:15 pm

About Lake Weston

In Somerset County, Maine, Lake Weston covers about 960 acres.

It stretches about 8.3 miles end to end with roughly 26 miles of shoreline. At about 160 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Skowhegan is right by the lake.

Size
About 960 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 26 miles
End to end
About 8.3 miles
Elevation
About 160 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

Expect the usual Maine mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.

  • Largemouth bass
  • Smallmouth bass
  • Yellow perch
  • Trout

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

3 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

Friday 44° / —° 5 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 1% rain
Saturday 43° / 27° 5 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 17% rain
Sunday 44° / 27° 10 mph NW Partly Sunny

Sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 4:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Lake Weston

  • Skowheganon the shore
  • Norridgewockon the shore
  • Madisonon the shore
  • Cornvilleabout 5.4 mi northeast

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Questions about Lake Weston

What fish are in Lake Weston?

Lakes like Lake Weston 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 Weston?

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 Weston?

About 960 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Lake Weston?

Skowhegan is on the shore.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Weston?

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 Weston on your phone

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

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