The crystal clear waters of Saturday Pond in Otisfield
Saturday Pond sits in the heart of the Oxford Hills section of Maine’s Lakes and Mountain Region. Located in the small village of Otisfield, Maine, Saturday Pond is only a 50 minute drive from Portland and Freeport, as well as North Conway, NH.
This 179-acre pond has a mean depth of 8 feet with a maximum depth of 25.  A recently reconstructed dam allows better control to maintain the water level.
The water quality as measured by Certified Water Quality Monitor, Ruth Wilson, is slightly above average. Lew Wetzel of Casco conducts phosphorus and dissolved oxygen tests each year. The Saturday Pond Watershed Association (SPWA) was formed in 1993 “to preserve, enhance and protect the advantages of Saturday Pond and its environs.”
In the SPWA  fall 2009 newsletter, President of the Association, Eileen Altaliades wrote, “In August, Pixie Williams conducted our annual invasive plant survey. It is wonderful to hear that another year has gone by without the presence of milfoil and any other invasive plants in our beloved pond.”
Sam’s Landing on Rayville Road is a 100 x 100-foot parcel of land at the pond’s edge given to the town by Sam and Helen Jaakkola back in 1946. The Jaakkolas specified that the lot be kept in perpetuity by the town as a public bathing beach and picnic ground. Today you’ll find picnic tables, a swimming area and a boat access for hand-carried boats. The Landing is restricted to residents and tax payers only.
Saturday Pond is a great place to relax in the summer, reconnect with the family, enjoy nature, explore antique shops and listen to the call of the loons. During the winter months it’s open to ice fishing and offers great skating and cross country skiing opportunities.
Steve Markarian, Vice President of the SPWA, says, “We love the peace and tranquility of Saturday Pond.”
As the tall pines whisper above the crystal clear waters, Saturday Pond could work its magic on you. Check out all the current lakefront properties.