Lakes / Massachusetts / Bristol County / Falls Pond
Falls Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.97 degrees N, 71.32 degrees W - Bristol 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 - Falls Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Falls Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 66% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 72% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoppin Hill Reservoir | Bristol | 1.1 mi | 26 acres |
| Manchester Pond | Bristol | 1.7 mi | 242.23 acres |
| Orrs Pond | Bristol | 2.9 mi | 63.45 acres |
| Greenwood Lake | Bristol | 3.1 mi | 108.05 acres |
| Turnpike Lake | Norfolk | 3.2 mi | 101.42 acres |
| Dodgeville Pond | Bristol | 3.5 mi | 39.54 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Falls Pond
How Big Is Falls Pond?
Falls Pond covers 112 acres in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Falls Pond?
Falls Pond reaches 32 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 13 ft.
What Fish Are in Falls Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed and Golden Shiner for Falls Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Bristol County?
Watuppa Pond is the largest lake in Bristol County, at 1,758.37 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