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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
West Musquash Lake
Washington County, Maine · about 1,550 acres (2.4 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About West Musquash Lake
West Musquash Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine, covering about 1,550 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.5 miles. At about 350 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Calais, is about 27 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,550 acres (2.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 350 ft
- County
- Washington County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 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 Musquash 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 40°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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 6:27 am · sunset 4:03 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near West Musquash Lake
- Calaisabout 27 mi east
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Questions about West Musquash Lake
What fish are in West Musquash Lake?
Lakes like West Musquash 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 Musquash 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 Musquash Lake?
About 1,550 acres, with about 10.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near West Musquash Lake?
Calais is about 27 miles east.
What is the water temperature at West Musquash Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
West Musquash Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
