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
Lower Mud Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 5,650 acres (8.8 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Lower Mud Lake
In Washington County, Maine, Lower Mud Lake covers about 5,650 acres.
From end to end it runs about 10.5 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 56 miles. Its surface is about 130 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Calais, is about 12 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 5,650 acres (8.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 56 miles
- End to end
- About 10.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 130 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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 Lower Mud 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. With the surface at 41°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 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
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 6:25 am · sunset 4:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lower Mud Lake
- Calaisabout 12 mi northeast
- East Machiasabout 21 mi south
- Machiasabout 21 mi south
- Machiasportabout 24 mi south
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Questions about Lower Mud Lake
What fish are in Lower Mud Lake?
Lakes like Lower Mud 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 Lower Mud 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 Lower Mud Lake?
About 5,650 acres, with about 56 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lower Mud Lake?
Calais is about 12 miles northeast; East Machias is about 21 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lower Mud Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lower Mud Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
