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Farm Pond, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.28 degrees N, 71.43 degrees W - Middlesex 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 - Farm Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Farm Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 47% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 81% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 17 miles from Cambridge, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learned Pond | Middlesex | 0.6 mi | 33.85 acres |
| Gleason Pond | Middlesex | 0.8 mi | 12 acres |
| Bracket Reservoir (Number Two) | Middlesex | 1.0 mi | 110.46 acres |
| Stearns Reservoir (Number 1) | Middlesex | 1.3 mi | 118.17 acres |
| Waushakum Pond | Middlesex | 1.3 mi | 87.23 acres |
| Foss Reservoir (Number Three) | Middlesex | 2.5 mi | 231.07 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Farm Pond
How Big Is Farm Pond?
Farm Pond covers 151 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Farm Pond?
Farm Pond reaches 21 ft at its deepest.
What Fish Are in Farm Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, Golden Shiner and American Eel for Farm Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Middlesex County?
Whitehall Reservoir is the largest lake in Middlesex County, at 620 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