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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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Rocky Lake

Washington County, Maine · about 1,620 acres (2.5 sq mi)

44°F water, calm this morning.

Water44°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today7 mphN
Best bite2:30 pmto 4:00 pm

About Rocky Lake

Rocky Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine, covering about 1,620 acres.

From end to end it runs about 4.1 miles with roughly 15.3 miles of shoreline. At about 60 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, East Machias, is about 7.2 miles south.

Size
About 1,620 acres (2.5 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 15.3 miles
End to end
About 4.1 miles
Elevation
About 60 ft
County
Washington 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

  • 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 0 mph
  • 2:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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: 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 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

  • Slow
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.

  • Good
    Trout

    Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

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

44°F

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

Friday 45° / —° 7 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 2% rain
Saturday 44° / 22° 5 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 7% rain
Sunday 41° / 26° 7 mph NW Partly Sunny · 2% rain

Sunrise 6:24 am · sunset 4:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Rocky Lake

  • East Machiasabout 7.2 mi south
  • Machiasabout 8.4 mi south
  • Machiasportabout 9.8 mi south
  • Addisonabout 21 mi southwest

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Questions about Rocky Lake

What fish are in Rocky Lake?

Lakes like Rocky 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 Rocky 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 Rocky Lake?

About 1,620 acres, with about 15.3 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Rocky Lake?

East Machias is about 7.2 miles south; Machias is about 8.4 miles south.

What is the water temperature at Rocky Lake today?

The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Rocky Lake on your phone

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