Lake · Cumberland, Maine
Sebago Lake near North Windham
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
- Water level
- 263.63 ft
- Change over 24 hours
- -0.01 ft
- Trend
- Stable
- Last updated
- 36 min ago
Source: USGS · Sebago Lake near North Windham, Maine · 01063995 · Elevation, lake/res, NGVD29
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
65°F
Feels like
63°F
Wind
9 mph NW
Wind gust
12 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
0.05 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 12 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 67°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 71°F / Low 61°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 56°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 58°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
Lake Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Sebago 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
Sebago Lake near North Windham with MDIFW-listed landlocked salmon, lake trout, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass. Dual coldwater and bass primaries intentionally remain a mixed fishery. USGS gage 01063995 provides live lake elevation context.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists wild lake trout (togue) among Sebago Lake primary fishery species.
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists landlocked salmon (stocked and wild) among Sebago Lake primary fishery species.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists largemouth bass among Sebago Lake primary fishery species alongside coldwater salmonids; dual coldwater/warmwater primaries intentionally remain mixed/generic.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists smallmouth bass among Sebago Lake primary fishery species alongside coldwater salmonids; dual coldwater/warmwater primaries intentionally remain mixed/generic.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Large southern Maine mixed coldwater and warmwater lake with deep salmon/togue habitat and extensive bass shoreline.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Multiple public launches exist around Sebago; confirm current MDIFW and municipal launch listings. Catalog coordinates are the USGS monitoring point near North Windham.
Stocking information
MDIFW Sebago Region guide lists landlocked salmon as stocked and wild with wild lake trout. 2026 current stocking report lists landlocked salmon at Sebago Lake (Raymond). Confirm current stockings on the official MDIFW stocking report.
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Official sources
Sebago Lake special fishing laws can be complex. Always verify current MDIFW Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws and special-law lookup before fishing.
Fishing target
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Hatch Match
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Cumberland, 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
Cumberland
Management Category
Mixed lake
Regulation Scope
Sebago Lake
Regulation Summary
Maine inland fishing regulations apply; Sebago Lake has water-specific special laws. Confirm current seasons and limits in the official MDIFW law book.
Description
Southern Maine’s largest lake in the Sebago Lake Region. USGS monitoring location 01063995 provides live lake/reservoir elevation. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Presumpscot River outlet discharge is a separate river destination and is not used as lake temperature or whole-lake condition. Confirm fishing regulations in the official MDIFW inland fishing law book.
