The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Square Lake
Aroostook County, Maine · about 7,990 acres (12.5 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About Square Lake
Square Lake is a lake in Aroostook County, Maine, covering about 7,990 acres.
It stretches about 6.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. Its surface is about 580 ft above sea level. Frenchville lies about 12 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 7,990 acres (12.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 6.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 580 ft
- County
- Aroostook County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 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 to expect
For a lake of this size in Maine, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch 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 38°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 6:34 am · sunset 4:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Square Lake
- Frenchvilleabout 12 mi north
- Fort Kentabout 14 mi northwest
- Caribouabout 18 mi southeast
- Madawaskaabout 18 mi north
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Questions about Square Lake
What fish are in Square Lake?
Lakes like Square Lake usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Square 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 Square Lake?
About 7,990 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Square Lake?
Frenchville is about 12 miles north; Fort Kent is about 14 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Square Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Square Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
