Pocasset Lake

Kennebec County, Maine

Pocasset Lake is in Wayne, Maine, under 20 miles from Augusta.

The Augusta State Airport is 18 miles away, and under 30 miles away are the Alford Center for Health, the Franklin Memorial Hospital, the Central Maine Medical Center, and the St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.

Groceries and snacks can be found at several stores and markets within 20 miles. Locals recommend restaurants such as The Apple Shed Bakery, TJ’s Pizzeria, Winthrop Roast Beef, and 99 Restaurants.

Happy Medium

At 605 acres, Pocasset Lake offers its residents privacy and plenty of 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.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel, hornpout, eel, white sucker, golden shiner, fallfish, and pumpkinseed sunfish.

Explore Nature

Outdoorsmen and women should be sure to go to Gott Pasture Preserve Trailhead, seven minutes away. This preserve has well-maintained, manageable trails and water access.

Visit Augusta

Augusta is the state capital and a 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, Pocasset Lake is an excellent choice.