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
Messalonskee Lake
Kennebec County, Maine · about 3,750 acres (5.9 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Messalonskee Lake
Messalonskee Lake is a lake in Kennebec County, Maine, covering about 3,750 acres.
It stretches about 8.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 32 miles. At about 250 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Oakland is right by the lake.
- Size
- About 3,750 acres (5.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 32 miles
- End to end
- About 8.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 250 ft
- County
- Kennebec County
The lake from above
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 0 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, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 45°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- 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 6:33 am · sunset 4:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Messalonskee Lake
- Oaklandon the shore
- Belgradeon the shore
- Sidneyabout 4.2 mi southeast
- Watervilleabout 4.6 mi northeast
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Questions about Messalonskee Lake
What fish are in Messalonskee Lake?
Lakes like Messalonskee 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 Messalonskee 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 Messalonskee Lake?
About 3,750 acres, with about 32 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Messalonskee Lake?
Oakland is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Messalonskee Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Messalonskee Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
