Lakes / Massachusetts / Worcester County / Hopedale Pond
Hopedale Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.14 degrees N, 71.55 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 - Hopedale Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Hopedale Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 23% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 61% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Pond | Worcester | 2.3 mi | 92.75 acres |
| Nipmack Pond | Worcester | 3.1 mi | 84.76 acres |
| Pratt Pond | Worcester | 3.7 mi | 41 acres |
| North Pond | Worcester | 3.9 mi | 234 acres |
| Echo Lake | Middlesex | 4.2 mi | 105 acres |
| Box Pond | Norfolk | 4.5 mi | 40.77 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Hopedale Pond
How Big Is Hopedale Pond?
Hopedale Pond covers 83 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Hopedale Pond?
Hopedale Pond reaches 12 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 2.5 ft.
What Fish Are in Hopedale Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Catfish, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Golden Shiner and American Eel for Hopedale 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