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In Maine, Cobbosseecontee Lake is a lake used for time on and around the water. At around 5,543 acres (about 9 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Other waters in the region include Sebago Lake. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Cobbosseecontee Lake.
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Frost Advisory issued October 11 at 1:50AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Overall Good (83/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (90/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 35° | 39° | 43° | 48° | 54° | 57° | 60° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 59° | 57° | 56° | 53° | 53° | 52° | 52° | 51° | 50° | 50° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 46° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | S | S | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gusts (kts) | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 26% | 31% | 40% | 47% | 70% | 73% | 64% | 69% | 72% | 48% | 35% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 35°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 39°F | Calm | 4 mph | 0% | 44% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 43°F | Calm | 6 mph | 0% | 49% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 48°F | Calm | 12 mph | 0% | 59% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 60°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 66% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 1% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 1% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 61°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 1% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 59°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 90% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 56°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 15 mph | 1% | 93% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 53°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 26% | 94% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 53°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 14 mph | 31% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 40% | 95% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 47% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 51°F | Calm | 9 mph | 70% | 95% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 50°F | Calm | 6 mph | 73% | 94% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 50°F | Calm | 5 mph | 64% | 97% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 48°F | Calm | 5 mph | 69% | 95% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 48°F | Calm | 2 mph | 72% | 96% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 48°F | Calm | 2 mph | 48% | 94% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 46°F | Calm | 2 mph | 35% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 47°F | Calm | 2 mph | 21% | 94% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 61° | 45° | 70° | 39° | 55° | 46° | 61° | 39° | 56° | 35° | 56° | 40° | 54° | 33° |
| Wind | S 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | E 5 mph | S 10 mph | NW 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | NW 0 to 10 mph | S 0 to 10 mph | SW 10 to 15 mph | W 15 to 20 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 17 mph | 17 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph | 14 mph | 20 mph | 22 mph | 17 mph | 27 mph | 16 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 32 mph | 29 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 73% | 35% | 48% | 90% | 90% | 61% | 8% | 6% | 10% | 50% | 53% | 48% | 23% |
| Forecast |
Excellent for fishing (90/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Working against it: Air temperature 35°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 4 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Poor for sailing (54/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Wind 0 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 4 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 35°F. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of ME Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Renowned among outdoor enthusiasts in ME, Cobbosseecontee Lake provides reliable access for boating, angling, and peaceful paddling. The surrounding natural areas feature public launches and seasonal campgrounds that enhance the visitor experience. Observe safe navigation speeds and always wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Cobbosseecontee Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 7:06 AM EDT