The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Mooselookmeguntic Lake
Oxford County, Maine · 16,300 acres (25.5 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Mooselookmeguntic Lake
Mooselookmeguntic Lake spreads over 16,300 acres in Oxford County, Maine. It sits on the Rangeley/Cupsuptic Rivers inflow; outlet via Upper Dam to Upper Richardson Lake. Mooselookmeguntic Lake is the sixth-largest lake in Maine and a headwater lake of the Androscoggin River system.
It stretches about 12.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 59 miles. Its surface is about 1,470 ft above sea level. It reaches about 132 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 60 ft. The nearest town, Phillips, is about 19 miles east.
- Size
- 16,300 acres (25.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 132 ft (average 60 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 59 miles
- End to end
- About 12.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,470 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Rangeley/Cupsuptic Rivers inflow; outlet via Upper Dam to Upper Richardson Lake
- County
- Oxford County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 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 Mooselookmeguntic Lake in Maine usually hold 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. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 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 6:38 am · sunset 4:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mooselookmeguntic Lake
- Phillipsabout 19 mi east
- Mexicoabout 22 mi southeast
- Rumfordabout 22 mi southeast
- Strongabout 25 mi east
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Questions about Mooselookmeguntic Lake
What fish are in Mooselookmeguntic Lake?
Lakes like Mooselookmeguntic 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 Mooselookmeguntic Lake?
About 132 ft at the deepest point, about 60 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Mooselookmeguntic Lake?
16,300 acres, with about 59 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mooselookmeguntic Lake?
Phillips is about 19 miles east; Mexico is about 22 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Mooselookmeguntic Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Mooselookmeguntic Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
