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Hamilton Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.06 degrees N, 72.16 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.
How Hamilton Reservoir Stacks Up
- Larger than 96% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 22 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Pond | Hampden | 1.6 mi | 70 acres |
| Leadmine Pond | Worcester | 1.6 mi | 60 acres |
| Hamant Brook Reservoir | Worcester | 2.1 mi | 34.1 acres |
| Lake George | Hampden | 3.5 mi | 98 acres |
| East Brimfield Lake | Hampden | 3.6 mi | 148.26 acres |
| Number Five Reservoir | Worcester | 3.9 mi | 31.32 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Hamilton Reservoir
How Big Is Hamilton Reservoir?
Hamilton Reservoir covers 423 acres in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What Fish Are in Hamilton Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Redbreasted Sunfish, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, White Sucker, Golden Shiner, Landlocked Alewife and Banded Killifish for Hamilton Reservoir.
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