The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Shallow Lake
Piscataquis County, Maine · about 1,240 acres (1.9 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Shallow Lake
Shallow Lake is a lake in Piscataquis County, Maine, covering about 1,240 acres.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.3 miles. At about 1,030 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Patten, is about 51 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,240 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,030 ft
- 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 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 2:45 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
Lakes like Shallow 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 45°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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 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 6:36 am · sunset 4:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Shallow Lake
- Pattenabout 51 mi east
- Greenvilleabout 52 mi south
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Questions about Shallow Lake
What fish are in Shallow Lake?
Lakes like Shallow 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 Shallow 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 Shallow Lake?
About 1,240 acres, with about 6.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Shallow Lake?
Patten is about 51 miles east; Greenville is about 52 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Shallow Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Shallow Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
