The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Madagascal Pond
Penobscot County, Maine · about 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Madagascal Pond
In Penobscot County, Maine, Madagascal Pond covers about 860 acres.
It stretches about 1.6 miles end to end with roughly 5.1 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 290 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Lincoln, is about 8.2 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.1 miles
- End to end
- About 1.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 290 ft
- County
- Penobscot 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 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 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
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 39°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.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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 6:29 am · sunset 4:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Madagascal Pond
- Lincolnabout 8.2 mi northwest
- Enfieldabout 11 mi west
- Howlandabout 15 mi west
- Greenbushabout 20 mi southwest
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Questions about Madagascal Pond
What fish are in Madagascal Pond?
Lakes like Madagascal Pond 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 Madagascal 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 Madagascal Pond?
About 860 acres, with about 5.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Madagascal Pond?
Lincoln is about 8.2 miles northwest; Enfield is about 11 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Madagascal Pond today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Madagascal Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
