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Norton Pond sits in Maine and is classified as a lake. Fish documented in the area include Chain Pickerel, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, and Yellow Perch. Its recorded surface area is approximately 112 acres. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. 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. If you are planning a trip, Damariscotta Lake, Cobbosseecontee Lake, and Great Pond are also nearby. Forecasts for Norton Pond come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Frost Advisory issued October 10 at 2:37PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Overall Good (80/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (90/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the north. 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) | 42° | 42° | 42° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 38° | 37° | 44° | 50° | 53° | 56° | 57° | 59° | 60° | 59° | 59° | 57° | 55° | 54° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 52° |
| Wind (kts) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW |
| Gusts (kts) | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 4% | 7% | 10% | 11% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 12 AM EDT | 42°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 1 AM EDT | 42°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 2 AM EDT | 42°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 48% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 3 AM EDT | 41°F | Calm | 0 mph | 0% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 AM EDT | 40°F | Calm | 0 mph | 0% | 39% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 5 AM EDT | 39°F | Calm | 0 mph | 0% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 AM EDT | 38°F | Calm | 0 mph | 0% | 41% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM EDT | 37°F | Calm | 2 mph | 0% | 25% | Areas Of Frost |
| Sun, 8 AM EDT | 44°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 0% | 25% | Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM EDT | 50°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 12 mph | 0% | 22% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM EDT | 53°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 0% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM EDT | 56°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 0% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM EDT | 57°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 0% | 72% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 1 PM EDT | 59°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 0% | 71% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 2 PM EDT | 60°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 0% | 74% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 59°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 0% | 79% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 59°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 1% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 57°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 1% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 55°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 0% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 54°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 1% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 52°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 4% | 91% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 52°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 7% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 52°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 10% | 88% | Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 52°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 11% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 52°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 23% | 86% | 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 | Overnight October 11, 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 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 37° | 60° | 50° | 68° | 42° | 55° | 49° | 61° | 44° | 56° | 40° | 55° | 44° | 56° |
| Wind | 0 mph | SW 0 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | N 5 to 15 mph | E 10 to 15 mph | S 15 mph | W 10 to 15 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | SW 10 mph | SW 10 to 15 mph | W 15 to 20 mph |
| Gusts | 5 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 9 mph | 25 mph | 23 mph | 29 mph | 29 mph | 23 mph | 29 mph | 20 mph | 22 mph | 30 mph | 32 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 64% | 42% | 23% | 73% | 92% | 82% | 20% | 9% | 9% | 25% | 57% | 53% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Norton Pond. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northwest. 0% 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 (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 5 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 (52/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 5 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 (88/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 5 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.
As a core recreational asset in ME, Norton Pond draws water enthusiasts for angling, paddling, and watersports throughout the season. Its diverse shoreline features public parks, boat launches, and scenic day-use areas overseen by state and local natural resource agencies. Please respect designated no-wake zones and wildlife preservation areas.
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.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Chain Pickerel, Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Yellow Perch. 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 Norton 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 11, 12:48 AM EDT