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 Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 5,200 acres (8.1 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Second Lake
Second Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine, covering about 5,200 acres.
From end to end it runs about 8.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 40 miles. The water sits about 70 ft above sea level. East Machias lies about 1.8 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 5,200 acres (8.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 40 miles
- End to end
- About 8.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 70 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 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 2 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. At 46°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.
- 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
- 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 6:24 am · sunset 4:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Second Lake
- East Machiasabout 1.8 mi south
- Machiasportabout 4.1 mi south
- Machiasabout 5.7 mi southwest
- Eastportabout 18 mi east
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Questions about Second Lake
What fish are in Second Lake?
Lakes like Second 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 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 Lake?
About 5,200 acres, with about 40 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Second Lake?
East Machias is about 1.8 miles south; Machiasport is about 4.1 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Second Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Second Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
