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Brookline Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.33 degrees N, 71.14 degrees W - Suffolk 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 - Brookline Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Brookline Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 81% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 2% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 4 miles from Cambridge, as the crow flies.
- 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Pond | Suffolk | 1.0 mi | 65 acres |
| Chestnut Hill Reservoir | Suffolk | 1.3 mi | 82.78 acres |
| Crystal Lake | Middlesex | 3.3 mi | 27.18 acres |
| Fresh Pond | Middlesex | 4.1 mi | 66 acres |
| Spy Pond | Middlesex | 5.7 mi | 102 acres |
| Weld Pond | Norfolk | 6.3 mi | 26.69 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Brookline Reservoir
How Big Is Brookline Reservoir?
Brookline Reservoir covers 23 acres in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Brookline Reservoir?
Brookline Reservoir reaches 43 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 12 ft.
What Fish Are in Brookline Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Carp, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed and Yellow Bullhead for Brookline Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Suffolk County?
Chestnut Hill Reservoir is the largest lake in Suffolk County, at 82.78 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