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Damariscotta Lake is a lake in Maine. Its recorded surface area is approximately 4,381 acres. Fish documented in the area include Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Brook Trout. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. If you are planning a trip, Norton Pond, Cobbosseecontee Lake, and Great Pond are also nearby. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Damariscotta Lake are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 7:22 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (88/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (99/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the west. 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) | 44° | 46° | 50° | 56° | 59° | 61° | 62° | 62° | 63° | 61° | 60° | 57° | 52° | 52° | 50° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 44° | 42° | 40° | 40° | 39° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | — | — | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | W | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 4% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 44°F | Calm | 8 mph | 0% | 24% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 46°F | Calm | 8 mph | 1% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 50°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 1% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 56°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 1% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 59°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 2% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 61°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 2% | 39% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 62°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 4% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 62°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 3% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 63°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 2% | 22% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 61°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 1% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 60°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 1% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 2% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 3% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 2% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 50°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 1% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 1% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 1% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 44°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 42°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 40°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 40°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 39°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 38°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
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 9, 2026 | Tonight 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 38° | 59° | 39° | 64° | 50° | 68° | 46° | 60° | 44° | 61° | 41° | 60° | 41° |
| Wind | W 0 to 15 mph | W 5 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | S 0 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | NE 5 to 15 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 14 mph | 20 mph | 7 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 20 mph | 23 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 17 mph | 9 mph |
| Precip % | 4% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 59% | 52% | 21% | 59% | 58% | 43% | 8% | 7% | 10% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Damariscotta Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Excellent for fishing (91/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the west-southwest. Dawn hours (07:00 local). 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 (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 8 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.
Fair for sailing (58/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. 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%).
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the west-southwest. Gusts to 8 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.
Damariscotta Lake is an important freshwater lake in ME, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to balance public recreation with natural resource stewardship. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for sport fishing, cruising, and paddling during favorable weather windows. Checking real-time water levels and ramp clearances ensures safe navigation along the shoreline.
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 Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, Brook Trout. 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 Damariscotta 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 9, 7:22 AM EDT