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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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Macdougall Pond

Somerset County, Maine · about 3,330 acres (5.2 sq mi)

39°F water, calm this morning.

Water39°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphNW
Best bite2:30 pmto 4:15 pm

About Macdougall Pond

Macdougall Pond spreads over about 3,330 acres in Somerset County, Maine.

From end to end it runs about 14.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 40 miles. Its surface is about 480 ft above sea level. Kingfield lies about 13 miles to the southwest.

Size
About 3,330 acres (5.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 40 miles
End to end
About 14.9 miles
Elevation
About 480 ft
County
Somerset County

The lake from above

1 3 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 5 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

Lakes like Macdougall Pond in Maine usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

  • Fair
    Trout

    Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 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

39°F

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

Friday 42° / —° 5 mph NW Partly Sunny · 1% rain
Saturday 40° / 29° 5 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 25% rain
Sunday 39° / 30° 10 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 7% rain

Sunrise 6:35 am · sunset 4:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Macdougall Pond

  • Kingfieldabout 13 mi southwest
  • Madisonabout 19 mi south
  • Cornvilleabout 20 mi southeast
  • Greenvilleabout 23 mi northeast

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Questions about Macdougall Pond

What fish are in Macdougall Pond?

Lakes like Macdougall Pond usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Macdougall Pond?

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 Macdougall Pond?

About 3,330 acres, with about 40 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Macdougall Pond?

Kingfield is about 13 miles southwest; Madison is about 19 miles south.

What is the water temperature at Macdougall Pond today?

The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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