Lakes / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Althea Lake
Althea Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.67 degrees N, 71.38 degrees W - Middlesex County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - Althea Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Althea Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 32% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 35% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 4 miles from Lowell, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Middlesex | 1.9 mi | 166.71 acres |
| Newfield Pond | Middlesex | 2.4 mi | 85 acres |
| Flint Pond | Middlesex | 2.6 mi | 72.15 acres |
| Fletchers Pond | Middlesex | 3.3 mi | 35.09 acres |
| Nabnasset Pond | Middlesex | 4.2 mi | 142 acres |
| Long Sought-for Pond | Middlesex | 4.9 mi | 105 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Althea Lake
How Big Is Althea Lake?
Althea Lake covers 43 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Althea Lake?
Althea Lake reaches 16 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 5 ft.
What Fish Are in Althea Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead and Golden Shiner for Althea Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Middlesex County?
Whitehall Reservoir is the largest lake in Middlesex County, at 620 acres.
Deepest Natural Lakes in Massachusetts
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walden Pond | Middlesex | 62 acres | 100 ft |
| 2 | Cliff Pond | Barnstable | 206 acres | 96 ft |
| 3 | Wallum Lake | Worcester | 322 acres | 81 ft |
| 4 | Onota Lake | Berkshire | 653 acres | 72 ft |
| 5 | Ashumet Pond | Barnstable | 220 acres | 69 ft |
All 211 Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth
Largest Lakes in Massachusetts
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quabbin Reservoir | Franklin | 24,012 acres | - |
| 2 | Wachusett Reservoir | Worcester | 4,041 acres | - |
| 3 | Assawompset Pond | Plymouth | 2,652.37 acres | - |
| 4 | Watuppa Pond | Bristol | 1,758.37 acres | - |
| 5 | South Watuppa Pond | Bristol | 1,460 acres | 23 ft |
All 784 Massachusetts lakes ranked by surface area