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Heald Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.67 degrees N, 71.63 degrees W - Middlesex 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 - Heald Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Heald Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 66% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 13% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 16 miles from Lowell, as the crow flies.
- 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coon Tree Pond | Middlesex | 0.9 mi | 29.41 acres |
| Harbor Pond | Middlesex | 2.6 mi | 39.29 acres |
| Nashua River Reservoir | Middlesex | 3.0 mi | 295.55 acres |
| Hickory Hills Lake | Worcester | 5.5 mi | 309.87 acres |
| Baddacook Pond | Middlesex | 6.4 mi | 84 acres |
| Lower Massapoag Pond | Middlesex | 7.1 mi | 31.38 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Heald Pond
How Big Is Heald Pond?
Heald Pond covers 29 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Heald Pond?
Heald Pond reaches 33 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 15 ft.
What Fish Are in Heald Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill and Yellow Bullhead for Heald Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Middlesex County?
Whitehall Reservoir is the largest lake in Middlesex County, at 620 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