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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Megunticook Lake
Waldo County, Maine · about 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Megunticook Lake
In Waldo County, Maine, Megunticook Lake covers about 1,130 acres.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. Its surface is about 140 ft above sea level. Hope is about 1.4 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,130 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 140 ft
- County
- Waldo County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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 Megunticook Lake 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.
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Trout
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
- 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
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 6:29 am · sunset 4:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Megunticook Lake
- Hopeabout 1.4 mi west
- Camdenabout 2.6 mi southeast
- Rockportabout 3.8 mi south
- Lincolnvilleabout 4.6 mi east
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Questions about Megunticook Lake
What fish are in Megunticook Lake?
Lakes like Megunticook Lake usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Megunticook 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 Megunticook Lake?
About 1,130 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Megunticook Lake?
Hope is about 1.4 miles west; Camden is about 2.6 miles southeast.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Megunticook 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.
Megunticook Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
