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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Long Lake
Cumberland County, Maine · about 5,840 acres (9.1 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Long Lake
In Cumberland County, Maine, Long Lake covers about 5,840 acres.
It stretches about 11.8 miles end to end with roughly 34 miles of shoreline. At about 270 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Harrison is on the shore. Portland, the nearest city, is about 25 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 5,840 acres (9.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 34 miles
- End to end
- About 11.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 270 ft
- County
- Cumberland County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 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
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. At 46°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
5 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 6:35 am · sunset 4:17 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Long Lake
- Harrisonon the shore
- Bridgtonabout 1.4 mi northwest
- Raymondabout 6.1 mi southeast
- Denmarkabout 8 mi southwest
- Portlandnearest city, about 25 mi southeast
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Questions about Long Lake
What fish are in Long Lake?
Lakes like Long Lake 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 Long Lake?
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 Long Lake?
About 5,840 acres, with about 34 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Long Lake?
Harrison is on the shore; Bridgton is about 1.4 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Long Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Long Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
