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
Thompson Lake
Oxford County, Maine · about 4,170 acres (6.5 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Thompson Lake
Thompson Lake is a lake in Oxford County, Maine, covering about 4,170 acres.
From end to end it runs about 8.5 miles with roughly 27 miles of shoreline. At about 320 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Oxford is right by the lake. The closest city is Portland, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 4,170 acres (6.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 27 miles
- End to end
- About 8.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 320 ft
- County
- Oxford County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 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
Lakes like Thompson Lake in Maine usually hold 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 46°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.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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 6:34 am · sunset 4:17 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Thompson Lake
- Oxfordon the shore
- Polandabout 3.3 mi east
- Mechanic Fallsabout 4.8 mi northeast
- Norwayabout 6.2 mi north
- Portlandnearest city, about 26 mi south
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Questions about Thompson Lake
What fish are in Thompson Lake?
Lakes like Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson Lake?
About 4,170 acres, with about 27 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Thompson Lake?
Oxford is on the shore; Poland is about 3.3 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Thompson Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Thompson Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
