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Flax Pond, Essex County, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.48 degrees N, 70.95 degrees W - Essex 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 - Flax Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Flax Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 63% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 55% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 10 miles from Boston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sluice Pond | Essex | 0.9 mi | 45 acres |
| Browns Pond | Essex | 1.2 mi | 25.48 acres |
| Breeds Pond | Essex | 1.3 mi | 204.94 acres |
| Birch Pond | Essex | 2.6 mi | 84.38 acres |
| Walden Pond | Essex | 2.7 mi | 223.14 acres |
| Cedar Pond | Essex | 2.9 mi | 30.15 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Flax Pond
How Big Is Flax Pond?
Flax Pond covers 71 acres in Essex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Flax Pond?
Flax Pond reaches 29 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 14 ft.
What Fish Are in Flax Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill and Golden Shiner for Flax Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Essex County?
Lake Cochichewick is the largest lake in Essex County, at 574.77 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