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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Nashs Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Nashs Lake
Nashs Lake spreads over about 770 acres in Washington County, Maine.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.5 miles. At about 170 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Calais, is about 4.8 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 770 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 170 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:45 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
Lakes like Nashs Lake in Maine usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 40°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 7
6 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 6:24 am · sunset 4:01 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Nashs Lake
- Calaisabout 4.8 mi northwest
- Eastportabout 17 mi southeast
- East Machiasabout 26 mi south
- Machiasportabout 28 mi south
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Questions about Nashs Lake
What fish are in Nashs Lake?
Lakes like Nashs 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 Nashs 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 Nashs Lake?
About 770 acres, with about 11.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Nashs Lake?
Calais is about 4.8 miles northwest; Eastport is about 17 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Nashs Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Nashs Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
