The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Maidstone Lake
Essex County, Vermont · about 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Maidstone Lake
In Essex County, Vermont, Maidstone Lake covers about 700 acres; it is a natural lake. Maidstone Lake is bordered by Maidstone State Park, which offers camping, fishing and swimming.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.5 miles. Its surface is about 1,300 ft above sea level. Stratford lies about 4.2 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 5.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,300 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Essex County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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 Maidstone Lake in Vermont usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:40 am · sunset 4:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Maidstone Lake
- Stratfordabout 4.2 mi east
- Guildhallabout 6.5 mi southeast
- Northumberlandabout 6.6 mi southeast
- Grovetonabout 7.1 mi southeast
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Questions about Maidstone Lake
What fish are in Maidstone Lake?
Lakes like Maidstone Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Maidstone 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 Maidstone Lake?
About 700 acres, with about 5.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Maidstone Lake?
Stratford is about 4.2 miles east; Guildhall is about 6.5 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Maidstone Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Maidstone Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
