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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Third Roach Pond
Piscataquis County, Maine · about 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Third Roach Pond
In Piscataquis County, Maine, Third Roach Pond covers about 790 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.1 miles. The water sits about 1,300 ft above sea level. Greenville lies about 20 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- About 790 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.1 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,300 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 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 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: 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. At 47°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 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 6:33 am · sunset 4:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Third Roach Pond
- Greenvilleabout 20 mi southwest
- Brownvilleabout 24 mi southeast
- Millinocketabout 24 mi east
- Miloabout 28 mi southeast
Prices and availability come from booking partners; we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Questions about Third Roach Pond
What fish are in Third Roach Pond?
Lakes like Third Roach Pond 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 Third Roach Pond?
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 Roach Pond?
About 790 acres, with about 10.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Third Roach Pond?
Greenville is about 20 miles southwest; Brownville is about 24 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Third Roach Pond today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Third Roach Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
