Lakes / Massachusetts / Essex County / Chebacco Lake
Chebacco Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.61 degrees N, 70.81 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 - Chebacco Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Chebacco Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 64% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 87% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 22 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
- 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Pond | Essex | 0.8 mi | 38 acres |
| Round Pond | Essex | 1.0 mi | 38.84 acres |
| Longham Reservoir | Essex | 3.0 mi | 40.97 acres |
| Norwood Pond | Essex | 3.6 mi | 54.78 acres |
| Pleasant Pond | Essex | 4.3 mi | 29 acres |
| Wenham Lake | Essex | 4.4 mi | 248 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Chebacco Lake
How Big Is Chebacco Lake?
Chebacco Lake covers 213 acres in Essex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Chebacco Lake?
Chebacco Lake reaches 30 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 10 ft.
What Fish Are in Chebacco Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, White Perch, Pumpkinseed, White Catfish, Alewife, Lake Chub, Bridle Shiner and Golden Shiner for Chebacco Lake.
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