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
Penobscot Lake
Somerset County, Maine · about 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
32°F water, calm this morning.
About Penobscot Lake
Penobscot Lake is a lake in Somerset County, Maine, covering about 990 acres.
It stretches about 3.5 miles end to end with roughly 12.3 miles of shoreline. At about 1,600 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Greenville lies about 43 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 990 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.3 miles
- End to end
- About 3.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,600 ft
- County
- Somerset County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 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 Penobscot 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 32°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.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
- 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
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 6:38 am · sunset 4:11 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Penobscot Lake
- Greenvilleabout 43 mi southeast
- Kingfieldabout 65 mi south
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Questions about Penobscot Lake
What fish are in Penobscot Lake?
Lakes like Penobscot 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 Penobscot 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 Penobscot Lake?
About 990 acres, with about 12.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Penobscot Lake?
Greenville is about 43 miles southeast; Kingfield is about 65 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Penobscot Lake today?
The surface was about 32°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Penobscot Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
