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Ashland Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.24 degrees N, 71.46 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 - Ashland Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Ashland Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 86% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 84% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- Its average depth of 24 ft is more than 2 times a typical shallow Massachusetts lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 17 miles from Worcester, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waushakum Pond | Middlesex | 2.6 mi | 87.23 acres |
| Bracket Reservoir (Number Two) | Middlesex | 2.7 mi | 110.46 acres |
| Farm Pond | Middlesex | 3.5 mi | 151 acres |
| Stearns Reservoir (Number 1) | Middlesex | 3.5 mi | 118.17 acres |
| Learned Pond | Middlesex | 4.0 mi | 33.85 acres |
| Echo Lake | Middlesex | 4.0 mi | 105 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Ashland Reservoir
How Big Is Ashland Reservoir?
Ashland Reservoir covers 173 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Ashland Reservoir?
Ashland Reservoir reaches 50 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 24 ft.
What Fish Are in Ashland Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead and Golden Shiner for Ashland Reservoir.
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