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Fivemile Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.14 degrees N, 72.51 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 - Fivemile Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Fivemile Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 71% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 30% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 5 miles from Springfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lorraine | Hampden | 0.3 mi | 30 acres |
| Loon Pond | Hampden | 0.6 mi | 25.12 acres |
| Dimmock Pond | Hampden | 1.1 mi | 10 acres |
| Chicopee Reservoir | Hampden | 2.9 mi | 24 acres |
| Watershops Pond | Hampden | 3.0 mi | 180 acres |
| Chicopee River Reservoir | Hampden | 3.3 mi | 92.74 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Fivemile Pond
How Big Is Fivemile Pond?
Fivemile Pond covers 40 acres in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Fivemile Pond?
Fivemile Pond reaches 35 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 12 ft.
What Fish Are in Fivemile Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, Golden Shiner and Alewife for Fivemile 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