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Cranberry Pond, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.06 degrees N, 73.00 degrees W - Hampden 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 - Cranberry Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Cranberry Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 53% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 7% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 21 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Pond | Hampden | 2.6 mi | 40.53 acres |
| Noyes Pond | Hampden | 3.1 mi | 166.05 acres |
| Twining Pond | Hampden | 3.6 mi | 111.94 acres |
| Lake Marguerite | Berkshire | 4.4 mi | 37.81 acres |
| Borden Brook Reservoir | Hampden | 5.4 mi | 217.06 acres |
| Otis Reservoir | Hampden | 6.3 mi | 1,036 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Cranberry Pond
How Big Is Cranberry Pond?
Cranberry Pond covers 27 acres in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Cranberry Pond?
Cranberry Pond reaches 24 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 6 ft.
What Fish Are in Cranberry Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead and Golden Shiner for Cranberry Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Hampden County?
Cobble Mountain Reservoir is the largest lake in Hampden County, at 1,066.49 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