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
Washington County, Maine · about 17,500 acres (27.3 sq mi)
43°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Long Lake
Long Lake spreads over about 17,500 acres in Washington County, Maine.
From end to end it runs about 13.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 118 miles. Its surface is about 200 ft above sea level. Calais lies about 12 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 17,500 acres (27.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 118 miles
- End to end
- About 13.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 200 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 Long Lake 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 43°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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 6:26 am · sunset 4:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Long Lake
- Calaisabout 12 mi east
- East Machiasabout 30 mi south
- Machiasabout 30 mi south
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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 17,500 acres, with about 118 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Long Lake?
Calais is about 12 miles east; East Machias is about 30 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Long Lake today?
The surface was about 43°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.
