The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Upper Richardson Lake
Oxford County, Maine · about 7,120 acres (11.1 sq mi)
46°F water, calm this morning.
About Upper Richardson Lake
Upper Richardson Lake spreads over about 7,120 acres in Oxford County, Maine.
It stretches about 11.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 39 miles. Its surface is about 1,440 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Milan, is about 19 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 7,120 acres (11.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 39 miles
- End to end
- About 11.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,440 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
For a lake of this size in Maine, 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. With the surface at 46°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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 4:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Upper Richardson Lake
- Milanabout 19 mi southwest
- Mexicoabout 19 mi southeast
- Rumfordabout 19 mi southeast
- Dixfieldabout 24 mi southeast
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Questions about Upper Richardson Lake
What fish are in Upper Richardson Lake?
Lakes like Upper Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson Lake?
About 7,120 acres, with about 39 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Upper Richardson Lake?
Milan is about 19 miles southwest; Mexico is about 19 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Upper Richardson Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Upper Richardson Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
