Northeast, Milton and Townhouse Ponds form Milton Three Ponds Chain in Lebanon, Maine

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Water Flows from Milton Three Ponds into Salmon Falls River

Looking for a classic waterfront camp only 90 minutes from Boston? Northeast and Depot (Milton) Pond located on the boundary between Lebanon, Maine and Milton, New Hampshire, may have just what you want. Together with Townhouse Pond, which is situated entirely in New Hampshire, they form the Milton Three Ponds. The ponds are formed on the Salmon Falls River and there is easy access from one to another, allowing boaters to enjoy the entire area.

Lakefront Properties For Sale on Milton Three Ponds in Lebanon


The Three Ponds Protective Association (TPPA) was established in 2005. It’s mission is “to preserve and improve healthy water quality and sound land-use practices in and around the Milton/Lebanon Three Ponds, including watershed areas.” The TPPA implemented a Weed Watcher Program coordinated by Linda Dame, and a Lake Host Program (boat launch inspection) managed by Jeff Everett and Bob Myrick, to battle the threat of invasive aquatic plants.
The sandy-bottomed Northeast Pond covers an area of 684 acres and has a maximum depth of 49 feet with an average depth of 10 feet. The water quality is average. Everett’s Cove Marina and Ice Cream has a boat launch and gas, plus jet ski and other boat rentals. The quaint ice cream shop at the marina serves World Famous “Shain’s of Maine” ice cream.
Depot or Milton Pond covers 395 acres and has a maximum depth of 55 feet with an average depth of 14 feet. The water quality is average.  Depot Pond connects Northeast Pond to Townhouse Pond. A dam at the outlet controls the level of all three bodies of water.
Townhouse Pond has a surface area of 119 acres, with a maximum depth of 37 feet and an average depth of 27 feet. The water quality is average.
Great fishing can be found on Milton Three Ponds where you can catch smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, pickerel, horned pout and white perch. According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, “Fishermen seeking hornpout usually try their luck in sheltered muddy coves of Northeast Pond after dark. Many calm, warm evenings are peacefully spent by these anglers huddled next to a lantern listening to the frogs and other night sounds. The rumor is spread by these anglers that you have not lived until you have eaten fresh hornpout stew!”
Anglers do need to be familiar with Maine-New Hampshire boundary water fishing regulations.
Located in the southwestern corner of the state, Lebanon’s motto is “Gateway to Vacationland.” This small town of just over 5,000 year-round residents was named for the Biblical land of Lebanon and was once called Towwoh by a local Abenaki tribe.
Owning  typical lakefront camp, cottage or cabin real estate on any of the Milton Three Ponds means enjoying each pristine lake for itself or all three plus the Salmon Falls River. Check out all the current waterfront property listings on Milton Three Ponds by clicking on the box below.
To learn more about current lakefront property listings for sale on the Milton Three Ponds in Lebanon, click on the green box above.
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