The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Schoodic Lake
Piscataquis County, Maine · 7,020 acres (11 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Schoodic Lake
Schoodic Lake spreads over 7,020 acres in Piscataquis County, Maine. It sits on the Schoodic Stream (outlet to Piscataquis River). Schoodic Lake is an unusually deep Maine lake for its size, reaching 188 feet.
From end to end it runs about 8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 26 miles. Its surface is about 430 ft above sea level. It reaches about 188 ft at its deepest. The nearest town, Brownville, is about 4.8 miles southwest.
- Size
- 7,020 acres (11 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 188 ft
- Shoreline
- About 26 miles
- End to end
- About 8 miles
- Elevation
- About 430 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Schoodic Stream (outlet to Piscataquis River)
- County
- Piscataquis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 3 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 in Schoodic Lake
Anglers come to Schoodic Lake for lake trout, trout and smallmouth bass. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 6:31 am · sunset 4:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Schoodic Lake
- Brownvilleabout 4.8 mi southwest
- Miloabout 5.7 mi south
- Howlandabout 13 mi southeast
- Enfieldabout 17 mi southeast
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Questions about Schoodic Lake
What fish are in Schoodic Lake?
Schoodic Lake holds lake trout, trout and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Schoodic Lake?
About 188 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Schoodic Lake?
7,020 acres, with about 26 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Schoodic Lake?
Brownville is about 4.8 miles southwest; Milo is about 5.7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Schoodic Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Schoodic Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
