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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

Millinocket Lake

Piscataquis County, Maine · about 2,610 acres (4.1 sq mi)

37°F water, calm this morning.

Water37°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today6 mphNW
Best bite2:30 pmto 4:15 pm

About Millinocket Lake

In Piscataquis County, Maine, Millinocket Lake covers about 2,610 acres.

It stretches about 5.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 17.3 miles. Its surface is about 760 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Patten, is about 28 miles southeast.

Size
About 2,610 acres (4.1 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 17.3 miles
End to end
About 5.7 miles
Elevation
About 760 ft
County
Piscataquis County

The lake from above

1 1 mile 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 6 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
  • 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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

Expect the usual Maine mix for a lake this size: smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 37°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

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

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

  • Slow
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.

  • 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

37°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 40° / —° 6 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 4% rain
Saturday 38° / 25° 3 mph N Slight Chance Rain Showers · 25% rain
Sunday 37° / 27° 10 mph NW Chance Snow Showers · 29% rain

Sunrise 6:34 am · sunset 4:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Millinocket Lake

  • Pattenabout 28 mi southeast

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Questions about Millinocket Lake

What fish are in Millinocket Lake?

Lakes like Millinocket Lake 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 Millinocket 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 Millinocket Lake?

About 2,610 acres, with about 17.3 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Millinocket Lake?

Patten is about 28 miles southeast.

What is the water temperature at Millinocket Lake today?

The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Millinocket Lake on your phone

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