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Cheshire Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.55 degrees N, 73.17 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 - Cheshire Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Cheshire Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 27% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 97% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 43 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Pond | Berkshire | 5.0 mi | 28.17 acres |
| Pontoosuc Lake | Berkshire | 5.2 mi | 500 acres |
| Windsor Reservoir | Berkshire | 5.4 mi | 71 acres |
| Cleveland Brook Reservoir | Berkshire | 6.5 mi | 156.61 acres |
| Silver Lake | Berkshire | 7.5 mi | 27.43 acres |
| Onota Lake | Berkshire | 7.7 mi | 653 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Cheshire Reservoir
How Big Is Cheshire Reservoir?
Cheshire Reservoir covers 575 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Cheshire Reservoir?
Cheshire Reservoir reaches 14 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 7 ft.
What Fish Are in Cheshire Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Golden Shiner and Banded Killifish for Cheshire Reservoir.
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