Parker Pond in Fayette and Vienna, Maine: A Perfect Place to Let the World Slip By

December 18th, 2011 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region

Island escapes on Parker Pond in Fayette and Vienna, Maine

Parker Pond in Fayette and Vienna, Maine is the place to purchase lakefront property if you want to let the world slip by. At 1,610 acres with a 15.8 mile perimeter, Parker Pond is full of islands, coves and peninsulas, yet it’s relatively undeveloped. The water quality is well above the state average.

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The maximum depth of the pond is 76 feet and it has a mean depth of 31 feet. The rocky shoreline provides the perfect fishing structure for smallmouth bass. Other fisheries include salmon, smelt and cusk. According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the following restrictions have been implemented: “Open to open water fishing from April 1-September 30, S-2, S-3, S-22, S-23. Open to ice fishing and open water fishing during the month of January: S-2, S-3, S-8 (except that 5 lines may be used from sunset to sunrise while fishing for cusk), S-22, S-23. Closed to all fishing from Oct 1-Dec 31 and from Feb 1-March 31.” An unimproved trailered boat access is located on Tower Road at the northeastern section of the pond.

Besides fishing, there is an abundance of outdoor activities that will keep you busy when you are spending time at your waterfront real estate on Parker Pond. First, a pair of bald eagles nest here and I don’t know about you, but no matter how many times I see an eagle, it’s always a thrill. The islands and coves provide for plenty of exploration opportunities via your canoe or kayak. Swimming, bird watching, biking, hiking, the list goes on.

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Hikers will enjoy the 1.5-mile moderate hike at the Parker Pond Headland Preserve. The Parker Pond Headland Preserve is a 142-acre parcel with 5,000 feet of shoreline frontage. The trail winds its way through a hemlock forest and provides a lovely viewpoint of the pond from atop a ledge. On a summer day, feel the coolness of the forest and delight in the high-bush blueberries that grow along the trail. It’s also a perfect place to snowshoe in the winter.

Both Fayette and Vienna are small in size, but big in character.

There is no town center in Fayette, but the town office, school, Fayette Country Store, Underwood Memorial Library and a church are spread out along Route 17.
The town is surrounded by the tranquil beauty of farms and woodlands. The lakes and mountains, stone-wall lined roads and sunset views of the Presidential Range lure people to this peaceful hamlet.

The picturesque village of Vienna, the smallest town in Kennebec County, sits at the north shore of nearby Flying Pond. Despite the size of the town, you’ll discover there is plenty to do here throughout the year. From hunters’ breakfasts to oyster stew suppers, a Memorial Day parade, variety show, auction, dances and historical plays, are just a few of the community activities this small town produces.

I think it’s always fun to know some local lore, so here it is: Milton Bradley, inventor of the board game “The Checkered Game of Life,” an early version of what became “The Game of Life,” and founder of the Milton Bradley Company, was born in Vienna. Another notable citizen in her early years was Carrie Wills Stevens, a world-renowned fly-tier, who created the Gray Ghost streamer fly.

If letting the world slip by is your mantra, then Parker Pond is meant to be your vacation getaway destination. Check out all the current lakefront property listings on Parker Pond by clicking on the box below.

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