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
Third Machias Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 2,580 acres (4 sq mi)
36°F water, calm this morning.
About Third Machias Lake
Third Machias Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine, covering about 2,580 acres.
It stretches about 5.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 24 miles. Its surface is about 300 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Calais, is about 28 miles east.
- Size
- About 2,580 acres (4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 5.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 300 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
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 36°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
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 6:27 am · sunset 4:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Third Machias Lake
- Calaisabout 28 mi east
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Questions about Third Machias Lake
What fish are in Third Machias Lake?
Lakes like Third Machias 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 Third Machias 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 Third Machias Lake?
About 2,580 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Third Machias Lake?
Calais is about 28 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Third Machias Lake today?
The surface was about 36°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Third Machias Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
