The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Milton Three Ponds
York County, Maine · about 1,050 acres (1.6 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Milton Three Ponds
In York County, Maine, Milton Three Ponds covers about 1,050 acres.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 15.6 miles. At about 410 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Farmington, is about 4.4 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,050 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 410 ft
- County
- York County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Maine mix for a lake this size: smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:35 am · sunset 4:20 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Milton Three Ponds
- Farmingtonabout 4.4 mi southwest
- Actonabout 4.9 mi northeast
- Lebanonabout 5.6 mi southeast
- Sanbornvilleabout 6.5 mi northwest
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Questions about Milton Three Ponds
What fish are in Milton Three Ponds?
Lakes like Milton Three Ponds usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Milton Three Ponds?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Milton Three Ponds?
About 1,050 acres, with about 15.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Milton Three Ponds?
Farmington is about 4.4 miles southwest; Acton is about 4.9 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Milton Three Ponds today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Milton Three Ponds on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
