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
Second Chain Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 1,610 acres (2.5 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About Second Chain Lake
In Washington County, Maine, Second Chain Lake covers about 1,610 acres.
From end to end it runs about 6.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. At about 230 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Machias lies about 20 miles to the southeast.
- Size
- About 1,610 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 6.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 230 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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. At 38°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 6:26 am · sunset 4:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Second Chain Lake
- Machiasabout 20 mi southeast
- East Machiasabout 21 mi southeast
- Addisonabout 23 mi south
- Machiasportabout 23 mi southeast
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Questions about Second Chain Lake
What fish are in Second Chain Lake?
Lakes like Second Chain 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 Second Chain 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 Second Chain Lake?
About 1,610 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Second Chain Lake?
Machias is about 20 miles southeast; East Machias is about 21 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Second Chain Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Second Chain Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
