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In Maine, Cold Stream Pond is a lake used for time on and around the water. At around 3,619 acres (about 6 square miles), it is a mid-sized waterbody. Research-grade observations nearby include Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, and Smallmouth Bass. Nearby alternatives include Pushaw Lake and Millinocket Lake. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Cold Stream Pond come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 2:37 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (89/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (96/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 45° | 43° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 42° | 44° | 49° | 53° | 56° | 57° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 55° | 51° | 48° | 46° | 45° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 41° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Precip % | 2% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 4% | 6% | 9% | 11% | 13% | 16% | 18% | 15% | 13% | 10% | 7% | 5% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 AM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 2% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 2% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 3% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 42°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 3% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 42°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 3% | 20% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 42°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 3% | 21% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 44°F | 6 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 4% | 21% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 49°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 6% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 53°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 9% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 56°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 11% | 40% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 57°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 13% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 58°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 16% | 52% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 58°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 18% | 54% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 57°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 15% | 52% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 56°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 13% | 47% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 55°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 10% | 40% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 51°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 7% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 48°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 5% | 24% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 46°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 2% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 45°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 2% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 44°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 2% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 43°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 2% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 42°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 41°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 1% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 41°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 1% | 0% | Clear |
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 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 41° | 58° | 36° | 55° | 34° | 63° | 50° | 68° | 45° | 57° | 41° | 54° | 36° | 55° |
| Wind | SW 5 mph | W 5 to 14 mph | W 8 to 12 mph | W 12 mph | NW 0 to 8 mph | S 1 to 13 mph | SW 8 to 12 mph | SW 8 mph | SE 5 to 8 mph | SE 6 to 10 mph | SW 9 to 14 mph | NW 14 mph | NW 6 to 13 mph | NW 7 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 9 mph | 25 mph | 22 mph | 22 mph | 16 mph | 23 mph | 22 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 14 mph | 20 mph | 21 mph | 17 mph | 14 mph |
| Precip % | 3% | 18% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 14% | 33% | 63% | 62% | 34% | 9% | 4% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Cold Stream Pond. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. 2% chance of precipitation. 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 (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 9 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.
Good for sailing (84/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 9 mph. 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.
In ME, Cold Stream Pond stands out as a versatile freshwater lake valued for its fishing waters, boating access, and scenic shoreline. Whether embarking on early morning fishing runs or enjoying midday water recreation, visitors find varied opportunities across the basin. Public facilities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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 Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Brown Bullhead, Smallmouth Bass. 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.
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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 Cold Stream Pond 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 9, 2:37 AM EDT