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Sebago Lake is a reservoir in Maine. At around 28,771 acres (about 45 square miles), it is a large waterbody. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, and Mackinaw (Lake Trout). Sitting at around 269 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 316 feet. Below you will find 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, Long Lake, Great East Lake, and Cobbosseecontee Lake are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Sebago Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 4:43 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (88/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (94/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 89/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the west. Dawn hours (06:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 48° | 48° | 46° | 46° | 45° | 48° | 52° | 55° | 57° | 59° | 60° | 62° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 55° | 54° | 53° | 51° | 50° | 48° | 47° | 45° | 43° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | W | W | W | W | NW | W | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 8 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 49% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 45°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 1% | 17% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 48°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 1% | 10% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 52°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 1% | 23% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 55°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 1% | 42% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 57°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 1% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 59°F | 20 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 1% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 60°F | 20 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 1% | 20% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 62°F | 20 mph W (270°) | 31 mph | 1% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 61°F | 20 mph W (270°) | 31 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 60°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 1% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 59°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 21 mph | 1% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 55°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 1% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 54°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 2% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 53°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 1% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 51°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 2% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 50°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 21 mph | 0% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 48°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 47°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 18 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 45°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 42°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 17% | Mostly 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) | 45° | 63° | 38° | 60° | 38° | 65° | 49° | 68° | 46° | 60° | 43° | 60° | 39° | 59° |
| Wind | W 5 mph | W 5 to 20 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph | 0 mph | SW 0 to 10 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | SE 5 to 10 mph | N 10 to 15 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | NW 5 mph |
| Gusts | 14 mph | 35 mph | 30 mph | 14 mph | 5 mph | 20 mph | 22 mph | 7 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 27 mph | 27 mph | 25 mph | 14 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 69% | 56% | 22% | 56% | 53% | 32% | 7% | 6% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. 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 (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (80/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 13 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.
Sebago Lake in ME is a dynamic freshwater reservoir offering visitors a balanced blend of public recreation and tranquil natural scenery. The waterbody is frequented by fishermen targeting warmwater and coolwater species, as well as canoe and kayak paddlers. Confirm on-water safety requirements and personal flotation device regulations before launch.
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, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Mackinaw (Lake 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 Sebago 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, 4:43 AM EDT