The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Mousam Lake
York County, Maine · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Mousam Lake
In York County, Maine, Mousam Lake covers about 770 acres.
It stretches about 4.3 miles end to end with roughly 12.8 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 480 ft above sea level. Shapleigh is on the shore.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- County
- York County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 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
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.
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Trout
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:34 am · sunset 4:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Mousam Lake
- Shapleighon the shore
- Actonabout 1.9 mi west
- Springvaleabout 3.3 mi southeast
- Sanfordabout 5.3 mi southeast
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Questions about Mousam Lake
What fish are in Mousam Lake?
Lakes like Mousam 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 Mousam 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 Mousam Lake?
About 770 acres, with about 12.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Mousam Lake?
Shapleigh is on the shore; Acton is about 1.9 miles west.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Mousam Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Mousam Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
