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Serene Water on Paradise Pond, Damariscotta, Maine

Paradise Pond (aka Muddy Pond) in Damariscotta, Maine, can be just that for lakefront property owners–a piece of paradise. The picturesque, serene setting offers endless possibilities for those who enjoy the “on the pond” lifestyle.


Encompassing 168 acres, Paradise Pond has a maximum depth of 11 feet, with a mean depth of 8 feet. There is no public access, which further adds to the tranquil setting.
Long and narrow, the pond has a 3.8 mile perimeter worthy of exploration via canoe or kayak. The marshy northern end is home to a variety of waterfowl. Launch your boat and paddle up, taking time while you are there to sit still and enjoy the sights and sounds.
What kind of fish will I catch? Chain pickerel, hornpout and yellow perch make up the warmwater fishery. There are no known invasive aquatic infestations. The only drawback is that the water quality is below average.
Paradise Pond is located close to the village of Damariscotta and all its amenities, including shops, galleries, restaurants, farmers’ market, Lincoln Theatre and Miles Memorial Hospital. The village is situated at the head of the Damariscotta River, known for its oyster shell middens left behind by the Wawenock Abenaki Indians.
The name “Damariscotta” is believed to be derived from the Algonquian word “Madamescontee,” meaning “place of an abundance of alewives.” Each Memorial Day weekend, this abundance is celebrated with the annual Alewives Festival. Another yearly event is the Oyster Festival held in late September.
Early industry along the river included sawmills, a match factory, a tannery and several brickyards–reportedly the source of bricks used to build Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. Of course, those bricks were shipped as ballast on the schooners that travelled to and fro. You can make the trip with much more ease and arrive at Paradise Pond from Boston in just over three hours or from Portland in just over one hour.
Once on the pond, relax on your deck under a canopy of beech, oak and evergreen trees while you look out onto the quiet water or take off for the day pursuing antiques or outdoor adventure in Damariscotta and the Penobscot Bay area.
To learn more about lakefront listings for sale on Paradise Pond, click on the green box above.
To learn more about other small ponds in Mid Coast Maine, check out the blog links below.
Tilden Pond, Belmont, Maine: Lakefront Property Owners Enjoy Unhurried Pace

True’s Pond, Montville, Maine: Magical Backdrop for Lakefront Properties
North & South Ponds in Warren, Maine: Sparkling Water Greets Lakefront Property Owners
McCurdy Pond, Bremen, Maine: A Slice of New England-style Americana

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