Lakes / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / Fearing Pond
Fearing Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.83 degrees N, 70.67 degrees W - Plymouth 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 - Fearing Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Fearing Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 50% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 5% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 42 miles from Boston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Pond | Plymouth | 1.1 mi | 18 acres |
| East Head Pond | Plymouth | 1.3 mi | 91.43 acres |
| Fawn Pond | Plymouth | 1.6 mi | 43.74 acres |
| Besse Bog Reservoir | Plymouth | 1.9 mi | 27.43 acres |
| College Pond | Plymouth | 2.6 mi | 50 acres |
| White Island Pond | Plymouth | 2.7 mi | 287 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Fearing Pond
How Big Is Fearing Pond?
Fearing Pond covers 26 acres in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Fearing Pond?
Fearing Pond reaches 23 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 10 ft.
What Fish Are in Fearing Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Banded Killifish and Golden Shiner for Fearing Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Plymouth County?
Assawompset Pond is the largest lake in Plymouth County, at 2,652.37 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