Hobbs Pond

Knox County, Maine

Hobbs Pond is in Hope, Maine, under 50 miles from Augusta.

The Augusta State Airport is under 40 miles away, and the Bangor International Airport is under 65 miles away. For medical care, the Pen Bay Medical Center is under 15 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Hobbs Pond spans 266 acres, leaving plenty of room for residents to have lake fun.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline. Many homes have docks, making it easy to explore the water. A boat launch site is also available at the north end of the lake.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find brown trout, rainbow smelt, smallmouth bass, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel, minnows, golden shiner, white sucker, hornpout, banded killifish, pumpkinseed sunfish, and American eel.

Explore Augusta

Hobbs Pond is a short drive from the city of Augusta, which is also the state capital. It's the perfect spot for a daycation in the city.

Fort Western is home to the country’s oldest wooden garrison building, which was built in 1754. Old Fort Western is a living history museum offering tours, hands-on activities, and unique interactive experiences involving the history of New England during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.

For outdoor enthusiasts, visit Viles Arboretum, a park with six miles of trails, over 200 species of trees to observe, and wildlife all on this 224-acre garden.

Golf enthusiasts should check out Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, an 18 hole course considered one of the top courses in Maine and New England. It includes fabulous greens and fairways and beautiful scenes of nature.

A Place to Call Home

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