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
Umbagog Lake
Coos County, New Hampshire · 7,850 acres (12.3 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Umbagog Lake
Umbagog Lake is a natural lake in Coos County, New Hampshire, covering 7,850 acres. It sits on the Androscoggin. Umbagog Lake straddles the New Hampshire–Maine border and is the centerpiece of a national wildlife refuge known for nesting bald eagles and loons.
From end to end it runs about 7.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 57 miles. At about 1,250 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 45 ft, with an average depth near 10 ft. Milan lies about 11 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- 7,850 acres (12.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 45 ft (average 10 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 57 miles
- End to end
- About 7.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,250 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Androscoggin
- County
- Coos County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 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
For a lake of this size in New Hampshire, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 41°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
- 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 6:38 am · sunset 4:17 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Umbagog Lake
- Milanabout 11 mi southwest
- Berlinabout 17 mi south
- Colebrookabout 20 mi northwest
- Gorhamabout 22 mi south
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Questions about Umbagog Lake
What fish are in Umbagog Lake?
Lakes like Umbagog Lake 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 Umbagog Lake?
About 45 ft at the deepest point, about 10 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Umbagog Lake?
7,850 acres, with about 57 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Umbagog Lake?
Milan is about 11 miles southwest; Berlin is about 17 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Umbagog Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Umbagog Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
