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
Quakish Lake
Penobscot County, Maine · about 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Quakish Lake
Quakish Lake is a lake in Penobscot County, Maine, covering about 1,080 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles with roughly 10.3 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 460 ft above sea level. Millinocket lies about 1.4 miles to the northeast.
- Size
- About 1,080 acres (1.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 460 ft
- County
- Penobscot County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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 Quakish 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.
- Smallmouth bass
- Largemouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Bluegill and sunfish
- 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
- 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
Sunrise 6:32 am · sunset 4:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Quakish Lake
- Millinocketabout 1.4 mi northeast
- East Millinocketabout 7.5 mi east
- Medwayabout 9.8 mi east
- Lincolnabout 21 mi southeast
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Questions about Quakish Lake
What fish are in Quakish Lake?
Lakes like Quakish 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 Quakish 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 Quakish Lake?
About 1,080 acres, with about 10.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Quakish Lake?
Millinocket is about 1.4 miles northeast; East Millinocket is about 7.5 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Quakish 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.
Quakish Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
