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Ashmere Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.44 degrees N, 73.08 degrees W - Berkshire 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 - Ashmere Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Ashmere Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 56% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 92% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 34 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 11 fish species on the MassWildlife list for this lake.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Brook Reservoir | Berkshire | 2.3 mi | 156.61 acres |
| Plunkett Reservoir | Berkshire | 2.6 mi | 73 acres |
| Windsor Reservoir | Berkshire | 3.5 mi | 71 acres |
| Muddy Pond | Berkshire | 4.0 mi | 33.16 acres |
| Center Pond | Berkshire | 4.5 mi | 28.17 acres |
| Ashley Lake | Berkshire | 5.8 mi | 114.37 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Ashmere Lake
How Big Is Ashmere Lake?
Ashmere Lake covers 287 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Ashmere Lake?
Ashmere Lake reaches 24 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 8 ft.
What Fish Are in Ashmere Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker and Golden Shiner for Ashmere Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Berkshire County?
Onota Lake is the largest lake in Berkshire County, at 653 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