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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sunken Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Sunken Lake
Sunken Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine, covering about 1,030 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 16.7 miles. Its surface is about 90 ft above sea level. East Machias lies about 5.7 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- About 1,030 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 90 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 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 2:30 pm – 4:45 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 39°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 6:23 am · sunset 4:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sunken Lake
- East Machiasabout 5.7 mi southwest
- Machiasportabout 7.7 mi southwest
- Machiasabout 9.5 mi southwest
- Eastportabout 15 mi northeast
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Questions about Sunken Lake
What fish are in Sunken Lake?
Lakes like Sunken 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 Sunken 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 Sunken Lake?
About 1,030 acres, with about 16.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sunken Lake?
East Machias is about 5.7 miles southwest; Machiasport is about 7.7 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Sunken Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sunken Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
