Lake · Kennebec, Maine
Cobbosseecontee Lake
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
- Available atmospheric evidence is favorable for provisional Estimated fishing suitability; the public rating is capped by the accepted Estimated evidence path and confidence policy.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
63°F
Wind
5 mph NW
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.16 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Drizzle
Temp 62°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 71°F / Low 58°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 54°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 50°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 55°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Cobbosseecontee Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Cobbosseecontee Lake with MDIFW-supported smallmouth and largemouth bass as the defining warmwater fishery. Stocked brown trout also occur. Northern pike are documented as an introduced species in the lake survey and are not treated as a managed target here.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lake survey identifies largemouth bass among principal fisheries. Region B Belgrade guide lists LMB among Cobbosseecontee primary fishery species.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lake survey identifies smallmouth bass among principal fisheries and describes outstanding smallmouth and largemouth bass opportunity. Region B Belgrade guide also lists SMB among Cobbosseecontee primary fishery species.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW Belgrade Region guide lists brown trout (stocked) among Cobbosseecontee primary fishery species; retained as present so bass remain the defining warmwater focus. 2025 annual stocking report lists brown trout at Cobbosseecontee Lake (Monmouth/Manchester). Current-report absence is not treated as never-stocked.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Large central Maine warmwater lake in the Cobbosseecontee drainage with bass-focused habitat and supplemental brown trout stocking.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public boat access exists on Cobbosseecontee; confirm current MDIFW and municipal launch listings.
Stocking information
MDIFW Belgrade Region guide lists brown trout as stocked. 2025 annual stocking report lists brown trout at Cobbosseecontee Lake. Confirm current stockings on the official MDIFW stocking report.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current MDIFW Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws for Cobbosseecontee Lake before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Kennebec, Maine
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Kennebec
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Cobbosseecontee Lake
Regulation Summary
Maine inland fishing regulations apply; Cobbosseecontee Lake may have water-specific special laws. Confirm current seasons and limits in the official MDIFW law book.
Public Access
Public
Description
Large Kennebec County warmwater lake in the Belgrade / Winthrop area. No USGS lake elevation or temperature site is assigned. Outlet-stream discharge at Gardiner is intentionally not attached as a lake substitute. Weather and static destination information are supported; live lake water conditions are not implied. Confirm fishing regulations in the official MDIFW inland fishing law book. Maine DEP lake-assessment materials provide additional water-quality context.
