Lakes / Massachusetts / Essex County / Beck Pond
Beck Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.60 degrees N, 70.82 degrees W - Essex 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 - Beck Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Beck Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 21% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 28% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Essex | 0.5 mi | 38.84 acres |
| Chebacco Lake | Essex | 0.8 mi | 213 acres |
| Longham Reservoir | Essex | 2.2 mi | 40.97 acres |
| Norwood Pond | Essex | 2.8 mi | 54.78 acres |
| Wenham Lake | Essex | 3.6 mi | 248 acres |
| Pleasant Pond | Essex | 3.7 mi | 29 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Beck Pond
How Big Is Beck Pond?
Beck Pond covers 38 acres in Essex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Beck Pond?
Beck Pond reaches 12 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4 ft.
What Fish Are in Beck Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner, Common Shiner, American Eel and Bridle Shiner for Beck Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Essex County?
Lake Cochichewick is the largest lake in Essex County, at 574.77 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