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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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Parmachenee Lake

Oxford County, Maine · about 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)

Caution

Calm this morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphNW
Best bite2:45 pmto 4:15 pm

About Parmachenee Lake

Parmachenee Lake spreads over about 900 acres in Oxford County, Maine.

From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.7 miles. Its surface is about 1,620 ft above sea level. Colebrook is about 29 miles southwest.

Size
About 900 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 9.7 miles
End to end
About 2.8 miles
Elevation
About 1,620 ft
County
Oxford County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

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 0 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

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 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

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

Friday 38° / —° 5 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 1% rain
Saturday 37° / 27° 5 mph NW Chance Snow Showers · 45% rain
Sunday 35° / 28° 10 mph NW Chance Snow Showers · 58% rain

Sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 4:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Parmachenee Lake

  • Colebrookabout 29 mi southwest

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Questions about Parmachenee Lake

What fish are in Parmachenee Lake?

Lakes like Parmachenee 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 Parmachenee 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 Parmachenee Lake?

About 900 acres, with about 9.7 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Parmachenee Lake?

Colebrook is about 29 miles southwest.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Parmachenee 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.

Parmachenee Lake on your phone

The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.

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