Lakes / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / Jacobs Pond
Jacobs Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.16 degrees N, 70.85 degrees W - Plymouth 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 - Jacobs Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Jacobs Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 1% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 47% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Pond | Plymouth | 2.2 mi | 105.16 acres |
| Lily Pond | Plymouth | 4.6 mi | 50.51 acres |
| Studleys Pond | Plymouth | 4.7 mi | 30.59 acres |
| Whitmans Pond | Norfolk | 5.4 mi | 147.82 acres |
| Island Grove Pond | Plymouth | 5.8 mi | 35 acres |
| Weymouth Great Pond | Norfolk | 6.2 mi | 309.11 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Jacobs Pond
How Big Is Jacobs Pond?
Jacobs Pond covers 59 acres in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Jacobs Pond?
Jacobs Pond reaches 6 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4 ft.
What Fish Are in Jacobs Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Golden Shiner, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, Black Crappie, American Eel and Banded Sunfish for Jacobs Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Plymouth County?
Assawompset Pond is the largest lake in Plymouth County, at 2,652.37 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