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Sebago Lake fishing conditions · Maine

Now until 8 pmLandlocked salmon

The bite peaks at 79.

Log a trip here
Right now: 79 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. 794 pm
  2. 79
  3. 79
  4. 797 pm
  5. 65
  6. 65
  7. 6510 pm
  8. 65
  9. 65Sun
  10. 651 am
  11. 65
  12. 65
  13. 584 am
  14. 58
  15. 58
  16. 657 am
  17. 65
  18. 65
  19. 6510 am
  20. 65
  21. 68
  22. 681 pm
  23. 68
  24. 68
  25. 684 pm
  26. 68
  27. 68
  28. 687 pm
  29. 68
  30. 68
  31. 6810 pm
  32. 68
  33. 68Mon
  34. 681 am
  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
10 mph

From the north

Light
Twilight

Sunset 4:25 pm

Sky
Chance Light Rain

54% chance of rain

Air
52°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

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

79Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

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 breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–70 ft down.

Keep

16" minimum · 2 a day

Catch and release only today. 16" minimum, 2 a day. Ice-caught salmon must be released, and from Oct 1 to Mar 31 open-water salmon are release-only.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Sebago Lake salmon

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on landlocked salmon

Lake Trout

Lake trout

Salvelinus namaycush

79Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

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 breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 30–200 ft down.

Keep

no daily limit

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No bag or minimum length on togue under 26"; only 1 of 26" or longer a day. The state encourages harvest of small togue.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Sebago Lake togue

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on lake trout

Brown Trout

Brown trout

Salmo trutta

79Worth the tripNow until 8 pm

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 breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

14" minimum · 2 a day

Catch and release only today. 14" minimum, 2 a day. Ice-caught trout must be released, and from Oct 1 to Mar 31 open-water trout are release-only.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Sebago Lake brown trout

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

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

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass

Micropterus dolomieu

44Sit it outNo window clears the bar

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 breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Smallmouth bass is here May–Oct. 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

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

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

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer29.68 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today4:25 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:27 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Major solunarTonight 9:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 5:40 am–6:40 am
  • Major solunarTomorrow 9:50 am–11:50 am

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.

North Hampton State Beach63 mi · New HampshireBest now until 7 pm
94Go
Salisbury Beach State Reservation70 mi · MassachusettsBest now until 8 pmSmall Craft Advisory
70Worth the trip
Connecticut River (Bellows Falls)107 mi · VermontBest tomorrow 4 am–6 pm
86Go

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.