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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
West Grand Lake
Washington County, Maine · 14,500 acres (22.6 sq mi)
45°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About West Grand Lake
West Grand Lake spreads over 14,500 acres in Washington County, Maine. It lies on the Grand Lake Stream (St. Croix River headwaters). West Grand Lake is the source of Grand Lake Stream, one of Maine's most famous landlocked-salmon fisheries.
It stretches about 14.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 122 miles. Its surface is about 300 ft above sea level. Lincoln lies about 21 miles to the west.
- Size
- 14,500 acres (22.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 122 miles
- End to end
- About 14.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 300 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Grand Lake Stream (St. Croix River headwaters)
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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 West Grand 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. At 45°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 6:27 am · sunset 4:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near West Grand Lake
- Lincolnabout 21 mi west
- Calaisabout 24 mi east
- Enfieldabout 25 mi west
- Howlandabout 29 mi west
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Questions about West Grand Lake
What fish are in West Grand Lake?
Lakes like West Grand 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 West Grand 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 West Grand Lake?
14,500 acres, with about 122 miles of shoreline.
What town is near West Grand Lake?
Lincoln is about 21 miles west; Calais is about 24 miles east.
What is the water temperature at West Grand Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
West Grand Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
