Spectacle Pond

Hancock County, Maine

Spectacle Pond is a 1,779-acre lake in Osborn, Maine, under 40 miles from Bangor.

The Bangor International Airport is under 45 miles away, and the Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital is 25 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Spectacle Pond has plenty of space for residents to enjoy recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the beautiful views. There is a shallow beach area with a boat launch, and many homes have private docks for exploring the water.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find brook trout, brown trout, white perch, yellow perch, chain pickerel, hornpout, smelt, white sucker, fallfish, banded killifish, and pumpkinseed sunfish.

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, Spectacle Pond is an excellent choice.