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Ames Long Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.08 degrees N, 71.12 degrees W - Norfolk 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 - Ames Long Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Ames Long Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 11% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 63% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 19 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leach Pond | Bristol | 2.3 mi | 110.7 acres |
| Massapoag Lake | Norfolk | 3.4 mi | 388.97 acres |
| Pinewood Pond | Norfolk | 3.5 mi | 25.2 acres |
| Thirtyacre Pond | Plymouth | 3.8 mi | 26.19 acres |
| Brockton Reservoir | Norfolk | 3.9 mi | 92.99 acres |
| Waldo Lake | Plymouth | 4.0 mi | 51.48 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Ames Long Pond
How Big Is Ames Long Pond?
Ames Long Pond covers 86 acres in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Ames Long Pond?
Ames Long Pond reaches 9 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 2.5 ft.
What Fish Are in Ames Long Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner and American Eel for Ames Long Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Norfolk County?
Massapoag Lake is the largest lake in Norfolk County, at 388.97 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