Lake · Washington, Maine
West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
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Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
7 mph N
Wind gust
21 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
0.43 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 8 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 64°F / Low 55°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 32 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 49°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 44°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 49°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 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 West Grand 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
West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream with MDIFW-listed landlocked salmon (stocked and wild) and wild lake trout as the defining coldwater fishery. Smallmouth bass and brook trout also occur. USGS gage 01018900 provides live lake elevation/stage context.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists wild lake trout (togue) among West Grand Lake primary fishery species.
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists West Grand Lake primary fishery as landlocked salmon (stocked and wild) and wild lake trout; lake whitefish also listed but omitted (species not in catalog).
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brook trout occur in the West Grand Lake / Grand Lake Stream system; salmon and togue remain the principal lake focus.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW also lists smallmouth bass in West Grand bass-section primary fishery rows; kept present so landlocked salmon and lake trout remain the defining coldwater focus.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Large eastern Maine coldwater lake in the Grand Lake Stream system with salmon and togue management.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public boat access exists in the Grand Lake Stream area; confirm current MDIFW launch and access listings.
Stocking information
MDIFW Grand Lake Region guide lists landlocked salmon as stocked and wild with wild lake trout. Confirm current stockings on the official MDIFW stocking report.
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Official sources
West Grand Lake and connected waters can carry special fishing laws. Always verify current MDIFW Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws before fishing.
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Washington, 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
Washington
Management Category
Coldwater lake
Regulation Scope
West Grand Lake
Regulation Summary
Maine inland fishing regulations apply; West Grand Lake has water-specific special laws. Confirm current seasons and limits in the official MDIFW law book.
Description
Grand Lake Region coldwater lake at Grand Lake Stream, Washington County. USGS monitoring location 01018900 provides live water temperature and lake/reservoir elevation. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Grand Lake Stream outlet discharge is a separate river destination. Confirm fishing regulations in the official MDIFW inland fishing law book.
