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
Molunkus Lake
Aroostook County, Maine · about 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Molunkus Lake
Molunkus Lake spreads over about 1,020 acres in Aroostook County, Maine.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.1 miles. Its surface is about 350 ft above sea level. Medway lies about 11 miles to the west.
- Size
- About 1,020 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 350 ft
- County
- Aroostook County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 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 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: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 44°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
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
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 6:30 am · sunset 4:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Molunkus Lake
- Medwayabout 11 mi west
- East Millinocketabout 12 mi west
- Millinocketabout 19 mi west
- Lincolnabout 21 mi southwest
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Questions about Molunkus Lake
What fish are in Molunkus Lake?
Lakes like Molunkus 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 Molunkus 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 Molunkus Lake?
About 1,020 acres, with about 10.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Molunkus Lake?
Medway is about 11 miles west; East Millinocket is about 12 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Molunkus Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Molunkus Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
