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Sebago Lake fishing conditions · Maine

Now until 7 amLandlocked salmon

The bite peaks at 82.

Log a trip here
Right now: 82 for landlocked salmon, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Landlocked salmon, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 823 am
  2. 82
  3. 82
  4. 826 am
  5. 68
  6. 68
  7. 589 am
  8. 58
  9. 58
  10. 5812 pm
  11. 58
  12. 58
  13. 583 pm
  14. 58
  15. 68
  16. 686 pm
  17. 68
  18. 68
  19. 689 pm
  20. 68
  21. 68
  22. 68Tue
  23. 68
  24. 68
  25. 683 am
  26. 68
  27. 68
  28. 686 am
  29. 68
  30. 68
  31. 689 am
  32. 68
  33. 68
  34. 6812 pm
  35. 68
  36. 68
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Landlocked salmon range 38–60°

Wind
5 mph

From the west

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:10 am

Sky
Partly Cloudy

No rain expected

Air
35°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Maine non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Landlocked Salmon

Landlocked salmon

Salmo salar

82Worth the tripNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Landlocked salmon bite in 38–60° water, best near 50°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 5–70 ft down.

Keep

14" minimum · 2 a day

Catch and release only today. Maine general law: 2 landlocked salmon a day, 14" minimum in lakes and ponds; 14–25" in rivers. North Zone lakes and all rivers close Oct 1–Mar 31.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maine non-tidal

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on landlocked salmon

Lake Trout

Lake trout

Salvelinus namaycush

82Worth the tripNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Lake trout bite in 40–52° water, best near 48°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 30–200 ft down.

Keep

18" minimum · 2 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maine general law: 18" minimum, 2 togue a day.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maine non-tidal

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on lake trout

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass

Micropterus dolomieu

82Worth the tripNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Smallmouth bass bite in 55–78° water, best near 68°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 3–30 ft down.

Keep

2 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Maine South Zone general law: 2 bass a day, no minimum, only 1 over 14". The North Zone has no bass limit.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maine non-tidal

Season here: May–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on smallmouth bass

Brown Trout

Brown trout

Salmo trutta

74Worth the tripNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Brown trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Brown trout feeds less actively under bright moon. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

14" minimum · 2 a day

Catch and release only today. Maine general law: 2 brown trout a day; 14" minimum in lakes and ponds, 6–25" in rivers and streams.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Maine non-tidal

Season here: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on brown trout

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.24 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:10 am
  • Sunset today5:41 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:20 am–8:20 am
  • Major solunarToday 11:40 am–1:40 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife publishes a report for the state.

Licenses and rules: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife · trout stocking · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

Maine’s deepest lake and the namesake of the Sebago strain of landlocked salmon, 30 minutes from Portland. A cold, clear 28,000-acre fishery for trophy landlocked salmon and lake trout (togue) that chase smelt in the depths, plus smallmouth bass along the rocky shores. Sebago Lake State Park anchors public ramps and shoreline.

Salmon 16" minimum; togue under 26" have no bag or length limit (only 1 of 26" or longer). Ice-caught salmon and trout must be released, and from Oct 1 to Mar 31 open-water salmon and trout are release-only. South Zone bass: 2 a day, only 1 over 14".

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Lake Winnipesaukee43 mi · New HampshireBest now until 7 am
78Worth the trip
Squam Lake49 mi · New HampshireBest today 4 am–7 am
78Worth the trip
Kennebec River (Augusta)52 mi · MaineBest now until 7 am
78Worth the trip
North Hampton State Beach63 mi · New HampshireBest now until 7 am
98Go
Salisbury Beach State Reservation70 mi · MassachusettsBest now until 7 amSmall Craft Advisory
73Worth the trip
Connecticut River (Bellows Falls)107 mi · VermontBest today 2 pm–9 pm
74Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Sebago Lake?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Sebago Lake you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Sebago Lake?

Sebago Lake is listed on this site for 4 commonly-targeted species: Landlocked Salmon, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Sebago Lake?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Sebago Lake against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Sebago Lake have?

Sebago Lake has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Salmon 16" minimum; togue under 26" have no bag or length limit (only 1 of 26" or longer). Ice-caught salmon and trout must be released, and from Oct 1 to Mar 31 open-water salmon and trout are release-only. South Zone bass: 2 a day, only 1 over 14".

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Sebago Lake?

state agency regulations apply at Sebago Lake. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Sebago Lake tidal water?

No. Sebago Lake is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.