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Fort Pond, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.52 degrees N, 71.69 degrees W - Worcester 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 - Fort Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Fort Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 88% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 59% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- Its average depth of 25 ft is more than 2 times a typical shallow Massachusetts lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 19 miles from Worcester, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectacle Pond | Worcester | 0.8 mi | 61.04 acres |
| White Pond | Worcester | 1.6 mi | 47.2 acres |
| Lake Shirley | Worcester | 2.3 mi | 359.94 acres |
| Massapoag Pond | Worcester | 2.7 mi | 64.25 acres |
| Mirror Lake | Worcester | 3.9 mi | 32.27 acres |
| Lake Samoset | Worcester | 4.3 mi | 35.34 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Fort Pond
How Big Is Fort Pond?
Fort Pond covers 79 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Fort Pond?
Fort Pond reaches 51 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 25 ft.
What Fish Are in Fort Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Bullhead and American Eel. for Fort Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Worcester County?
Wachusett Reservoir is the largest lake in Worcester County, at 4,041 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