Ocean Pond, Olustee, Florida
Ocean Pond, Olustee, Florida

Ocean Pond, Florida, is a beautiful circular body of clear, fresh water in north/central Florida.

Cloud reflection in still water, Ocean Pond, Olustee, Florida
Cloud reflection in still water, Ocean Pond, Olustee, Florida

Geologists don’t seem to agree on the origin of Ocean Pond. Five types of lake origins have been identified in Florida.

Fishing dock and pond, Ocean Pond, Olustee, Florida
Fishing dock and pond, Ocean Pond, Olustee, Florida

Ocean Pond is a bowl-shaped, 1,760-acre natural lake, approximately 2 miles in diameter. Fishermen have indicated that it’s about 40 to 60 feet deep in the center. One of its most unique characteristics is that it is almost perfectly round. This has led some geologists to believe it was formed by a meteorite. There are also those who believe it may be the results of a giant sinkhole.

Returning from a morning of fishing, Ocean Pond, Olustee, Florida
Returning from a morning of fishing, Ocean Pond, Olustee, Florida

As you can see it was a beautiful day for our visit.

 

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Monte Stevens
9 years ago

That is a lot of blue. Okay, now I have a question: Did you bring along a fishing pole for this adventure? Or a boat?

Kathryn Hester
Kathryn Hester
9 years ago

Beautiful!