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
Upper Hot Brook Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Upper Hot Brook Lake
Upper Hot Brook Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine, covering about 860 acres.
It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.7 miles. The water sits about 420 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Medway, is about 28 miles west.
- Size
- About 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 420 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 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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 Upper Hot Brook Lake in Maine usually hold 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. With the surface at 40°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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 6:28 am · sunset 4:02 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Hot Brook Lake
- Medwayabout 28 mi west
- Hodgdonabout 29 mi north
- East Millinocketabout 30 mi west
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Questions about Upper Hot Brook Lake
What fish are in Upper Hot Brook Lake?
Lakes like Upper Hot Brook 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 Upper Hot Brook 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 Upper Hot Brook Lake?
About 860 acres, with about 7.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Hot Brook Lake?
Medway is about 28 miles west; Hodgdon is about 29 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Upper Hot Brook Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Upper Hot Brook Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
