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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Millinocket Lake
Penobscot County, Maine · 8,570 acres (13.4 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Millinocket Lake
In Penobscot County, Maine, Millinocket Lake covers 8,570 acres; it is a natural lake. It sits on the Millinocket Stream (outlet to West Branch Penobscot River). Millinocket Lake lies at the base of Mount Katahdin and drains via Millinocket Stream into the West Branch Penobscot River.
From end to end it runs about 5.8 miles with roughly 38 miles of shoreline. At about 480 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 86 ft. The nearest town, Millinocket, is about 5.8 miles southeast.
- Size
- 8,570 acres (13.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 86 ft
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 5.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Millinocket Stream (outlet to West Branch Penobscot River)
- County
- Penobscot 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 1 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 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 in Millinocket Lake
Anglers come to Millinocket Lake for lake trout and trout. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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
3 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 6:32 am · sunset 4:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Millinocket Lake
- Millinocketabout 5.8 mi southeast
- East Millinocketabout 11 mi southeast
- Medwayabout 13 mi southeast
- Pattenabout 20 mi northeast
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Questions about Millinocket Lake
What fish are in Millinocket Lake?
Millinocket Lake holds lake trout and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Millinocket Lake?
About 86 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Millinocket Lake?
8,570 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Millinocket Lake?
Millinocket is about 5.8 miles southeast; East Millinocket is about 11 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Millinocket Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Millinocket Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
