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
South Branch Lake
Penobscot County, Maine · about 1,900 acres (3 sq mi)
37°F water, calm this morning.
About South Branch Lake
South Branch Lake is a lake in Penobscot County, Maine, covering about 1,900 acres.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.4 miles. At about 230 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Lincoln lies about 7.8 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 1,900 acres (3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 230 ft
- County
- Penobscot County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
For a lake of this size in Maine, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 37°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.
- 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 6:31 am · sunset 4:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near South Branch Lake
- Lincolnabout 7.8 mi east
- Howlandabout 8.6 mi south
- Enfieldabout 9.6 mi southeast
- Medwayabout 16 mi northeast
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Questions about South Branch Lake
What fish are in South Branch Lake?
Lakes like South Branch 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 South Branch 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 South Branch Lake?
About 1,900 acres, with about 11.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near South Branch Lake?
Lincoln is about 7.8 miles east; Howland is about 8.6 miles south.
What is the water temperature at South Branch Lake today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
South Branch Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
