Lakes / Massachusetts / Hampshire County / Great Pond
Great Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.39 degrees N, 72.61 degrees W - Hampshire 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 - Great Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Great Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 71% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 1% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 20 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 5 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 Warner | Hampshire | 1.7 mi | 70 acres |
| Mountain Street Reservoir | Hampshire | 3.4 mi | 69.67 acres |
| Northampton Reservoir Upper | Franklin | 5.6 mi | 83.17 acres |
| Atkins Reservoir | Hampshire | 6.6 mi | 48.9 acres |
| Leverett Pond | Franklin | 6.7 mi | 95 acres |
| Hulberts Pond | Hampshire | 7.2 mi | 212.51 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Great Pond
How Big Is Great Pond?
Great Pond covers 18 acres in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Great Pond?
Great Pond reaches 35 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 14 ft.
What Fish Are in Great Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead and Banded Killifish for Great Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Hampshire County?
Littleville Lake is the largest lake in Hampshire County, at 262.83 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