Smith Pond

Somerset County, Maine

Smith Pond is a small lake in Smithfield, Maine, nestled between two much larger lakes, North Pond and East Pond. Augusta is under 35 miles away, and Bangor is under 70 miles away.

The Augusta State Airport is under 30 miles away, and the Bangor International Airport is under 70 miles away. For medical care, the Redington-Fairview General Hospital is under 15 miles away.

The Surrounding Ponds

Smith Pond spans eight acres, making it a private and small body of water.

When residents want a classic lake experience, they can head over to nearby North Pond or East Pond. Both offer boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, biking, and relaxing on the shoreline. In the winter, residents can ice fish, skate, snowmobile, and cross-country ski.

North Pond spans 2,531 acres, the biggest of the lakes touching Smithfield. Anglers can find brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white perch, yellow perch, northern pike, chain pickerel, golden shiner, fallfish, white sucker, hornpout, banded killifish, pumpkinseed sunfish, and American eel.

East Pons spans 1,700 acres, and residents will be hard-pressed to run out of things to do on the water. Anglers can find brown trout, rainbow smelt, white sucker, smallmouth bass, hornpout, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, white perch, black crappie, yellow perch, American eel, and chain pickerel.

Visit Augusta

There are many attractions to visit in Augusta, the state's 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.

Excellent Location for Lake Life

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