The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Rangeley Lake
Franklin County, Maine · 6,300 acres (9.8 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Rangeley Lake
In Franklin County, Maine, Rangeley Lake covers 6,300 acres; it is a natural lake. It lies on the Rangeley River (outlet to Mooselookmeguntic Lake). Rangeley Lake is one of the principal headwater lakes of the Androscoggin River watershed in western Maine.
It stretches about 7.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 27 miles. Its surface is about 1,520 ft above sea level. It reaches about 149 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 95 ft. The nearest town, Phillips, is about 15 miles southeast.
- Size
- 6,300 acres (9.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 149 ft (average 95 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 7.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,520 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Rangeley River (outlet to Mooselookmeguntic Lake)
- County
- Franklin 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 – 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 Rangeley 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. With the surface at 43°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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
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 6:37 am · sunset 4:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Rangeley Lake
- Phillipsabout 15 mi southeast
- Strongabout 21 mi southeast
- Kingfieldabout 23 mi east
- Mexicoabout 25 mi south
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Questions about Rangeley Lake
What fish are in Rangeley Lake?
Lakes like Rangeley 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 Rangeley Lake?
About 149 ft at the deepest point, about 95 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Rangeley Lake?
6,300 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Rangeley Lake?
Phillips is about 15 miles southeast; Strong is about 21 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Rangeley Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Rangeley Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
