First Davis Lake

Piscataquis County, Maine

First Davis Pond is in Guilford, Maine, under 65 miles from Bangor.

The Bangor International Airport is under 50 miles away, and the Northern Light Mayo Hospital is under 15 miles away.

Groceries and snacks can be found at several stores and markets within 15 miles. Locals recommend restaurants such as Stutzman’s Farm Stand & Brick Oven Cafe, Pat’s Dairyland, CHEW 62, and Bears Den Restaurant & Tavern.

Happy Medium

At over 200 acres, First Davis Pond offers its residents privacy and plenty of room for lake fun. It is connected to Second Davis Ponds by a narrow thoroughfare and managed as one body of water.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline. There is an access point at First Davis Pond and a hand-carry access point on Second Davis Pond.

Anglers looking to toss out a line will find landlocked salmon, brook trout, golden shiner, splake, white sucker, rainbow smelt, hornpout, white perch, redbreast sunfish, yellow perch, pumpkinseed sunfish, chain pickerel, and American eel.

Local Entertainment

Big Squaw Mountain Ski Area offers great entry-level slopes ideal for new skiers and families.

Those looking to reconnect with nature should be sure to visit Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park. Katahdin means “The Greatest Mountain” in the language of the Penobscot Native Americans. It is accurately named as it is the highest mountain in Maine at 5,269 feet tall.

Visit Bangor

Bangor is a very popular city in the state and is home to the “King of Horror,” Stephen King. It also attracts tourists from all over for hosting the American Folk Festival.

Discover Bangor with tours and museums to entertain and educate. Popular spots include the Cole Land Transportation Museum and the Maine Discovery Museum.

Residents and visitors can hike or bike through the one-mile city forest located in a quiet place in the middle of the city.

For a fun photo opportunity, don’t miss out on the Paul Bunyan Statue! The city claims to be both the birthplace of the lumber industry and the American legend.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, First Davis Pond is an excellent choice.