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Fitchburg Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.65 degrees N, 71.84 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 - Fitchburg Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Fitchburg Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 51% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 81% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 27 miles from Worcester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Reservoir | Middlesex | 1.0 mi | 37.54 acres |
| Stodge Meadow Pond | Worcester | 2.3 mi | 124.79 acres |
| Lovell Reservoir | Worcester | 2.4 mi | 36.87 acres |
| Scott Reservoir | Worcester | 2.6 mi | 35.61 acres |
| Ward Pond | Middlesex | 3.0 mi | 54.12 acres |
| Winnekeag Lake | Worcester | 3.0 mi | 112.43 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Fitchburg Reservoir
How Big Is Fitchburg Reservoir?
Fitchburg Reservoir covers 153 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Fitchburg Reservoir?
Fitchburg Reservoir reaches 23 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 14 ft.
What Fish Are in Fitchburg Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed and Golden Shiner for Fitchburg Reservoir.
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