Lakes / Massachusetts / Franklin County / Bassett Pond
Bassett Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.51 degrees N, 72.28 degrees W - Franklin 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.
How Bassett Pond Stacks Up
- Larger than 21% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 30 miles from Worcester, as the crow flies.
- 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Spectacle Pond | Franklin | 0.7 mi | 37.81 acres |
| North Spectacle Pond | Franklin | 1.0 mi | 43 acres |
| South Athol Pond | Franklin | 2.2 mi | 82.78 acres |
| White Pond | Franklin | 3.1 mi | 40 acres |
| Riceville Pond | Worcester | 3.6 mi | 61 acres |
| Harvard Pond | Worcester | 3.7 mi | 96.34 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Bassett Pond
How Big Is Bassett Pond?
Bassett Pond covers 34 acres in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
What Fish Are in Bassett Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead and Golden Shiner for Bassett Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Franklin County?
Quabbin Reservoir is the largest lake in Franklin County, at 24,012 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