Lakes / Massachusetts / Barnstable County / Coonamessett Pond
Coonamessett Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.62 degrees N, 70.57 degrees W - Barnstable 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 - Coonamessett Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Coonamessett Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 74% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 82% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 57 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
- 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Pond | Barnstable | 0.7 mi | 28 acres |
| Crooked Pond | Barnstable | 0.9 mi | 32.37 acres |
| Jenkins Pond | Barnstable | 1.8 mi | 87 acres |
| Ashumet Pond | Barnstable | 1.9 mi | 220 acres |
| Johns Pond | Barnstable | 2.4 mi | 316.69 acres |
| Mares Pond | Barnstable | 2.7 mi | 28 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Coonamessett Pond
How Big Is Coonamessett Pond?
Coonamessett Pond covers 164 acres in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Coonamessett Pond?
Coonamessett Pond reaches 37 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 19 ft.
What Fish Are in Coonamessett Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Catfish, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Banded Killifish, Golden Shiner, Tessellated Darter and Alewife for Coonamessett Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Barnstable County?
Long Pond is the largest lake in Barnstable County, at 729.7 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