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Spring River Lake

Lake · East Hancock, Maine

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 80 ft³/s over 78 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 01022500, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 80 ft³/s over 78 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
63°F
17°C
Streamflow
29 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.06 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 80 ft³/s over 78 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Maine yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Narraguagus River at Cherryfield, Maine (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Spring River Lake

H: 77° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
77°
|
Feels like 73°
Precipitation
79%
Humidity
46%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
1.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
62°
3 AM
Overcast
61°
6 AM
Sunny
62°
9 AM
Overcast
70°
12 PM
Overcast
77°
3 PM
Overcast
73°
6 PM
Heavy rain
67°
9 PM
Heavy rain
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Spring River Lake?
Spring River Lake is a lake in East Hancock, Maine.
What is the water temperature at Spring River Lake?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Spring River Lake in East Hancock, Maine is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 01022500, 5.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Spring River Lake?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Spring River Lake rated?
Spring River Lake in East Hancock, Maine has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 23 reviews.

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