Lakes / Massachusetts / Barnstable County / Higgins Pond
Higgins Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.76 degrees N, 70.01 degrees W - Barnstable 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 - Higgins Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Higgins Pond Stacks Up
- Ranks #7 for depth among the 211 natural lakes counted in Massachusetts so far.
- Larger than 3% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- Its average depth of 29 ft is more than 2 times a typical shallow Massachusetts lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 68 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cliff Pond | Barnstable | 0.3 mi | 36 acres |
| Baker Pond | Barnstable | 0.7 mi | 26.93 acres |
| Cliff Pond | Barnstable | 0.8 mi | 206 acres |
| Flax Pond | Barnstable | 1.1 mi | 46.95 acres |
| Pilgrim Lake | Barnstable | 1.7 mi | 39 acres |
| Crystal Lake | Barnstable | 1.8 mi | 33.11 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Higgins Pond
How Big Is Higgins Pond?
Higgins Pond covers 25 acres in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Higgins Pond?
Higgins Pond reaches 66 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 29 ft.
What Fish Are in Higgins Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Rainbow Smelt and Banded Killifish for Higgins Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Barnstable County?
Long Pond is the largest lake in Barnstable County, at 729.7 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