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Arcadia Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.31 degrees N, 72.43 degrees W - Hampshire 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 - Arcadia Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Arcadia Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 21% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 27% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 17 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metacomet Lake | Hampshire | 0.6 mi | 74 acres |
| Knights Pond | Hampshire | 2.8 mi | 36.15 acres |
| Forge Pond | Hampshire | 3.5 mi | 72.15 acres |
| Aldrich Lake | Hampshire | 5.8 mi | 37 acres |
| Springfield Reservoir | Hampden | 7.2 mi | 393.81 acres |
| Beaver Lake | Hampshire | 7.3 mi | 149.76 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Arcadia Lake
How Big Is Arcadia Lake?
Arcadia Lake covers 37 acres in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Arcadia Lake?
Arcadia Lake reaches 12 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 6 ft.
What Fish Are in Arcadia Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, White Sucker, American Eel and Golden Shiner for Arcadia Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Hampshire County?
Littleville Lake is the largest lake in Hampshire County, at 262.83 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