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
West Lake
Hancock County, Maine · about 1,310 acres (2.1 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About West Lake
West Lake is a lake in Hancock County, Maine, covering about 1,310 acres.
It stretches about 2.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 9.2 miles. Its surface is about 400 ft above sea level. Enfield is about 19 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,310 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 400 ft
- County
- Hancock 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 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 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, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch 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 43°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
- 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 4:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near West Lake
- Enfieldabout 19 mi northwest
- Greenbushabout 21 mi west
- Lincolnabout 22 mi northwest
- Howlandabout 23 mi west
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Questions about West Lake
What fish are in West Lake?
Lakes like West 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 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 Lake?
About 1,310 acres, with about 9.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near West Lake?
Enfield is about 19 miles northwest; Greenbush is about 21 miles west.
What is the water temperature at West Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
West Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
