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Jamaica Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.32 degrees N, 71.12 degrees W - Suffolk 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 - Jamaica Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Jamaica Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 87% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 51% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- Its average depth of 22 ft is more than 2 times a typical shallow Massachusetts lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 4 miles from Cambridge, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline Reservoir | Suffolk | 1.0 mi | 23 acres |
| Chestnut Hill Reservoir | Suffolk | 2.3 mi | 82.78 acres |
| Crystal Lake | Middlesex | 4.1 mi | 27.18 acres |
| Fresh Pond | Middlesex | 4.9 mi | 66 acres |
| Weld Pond | Norfolk | 6.2 mi | 26.69 acres |
| Spy Pond | Middlesex | 6.5 mi | 102 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Jamaica Pond
How Big Is Jamaica Pond?
Jamaica Pond covers 65 acres in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Jamaica Pond?
Jamaica Pond reaches 51 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 22 ft.
What Fish Are in Jamaica Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, White Sucker, Golden Shiner and Banded Killifish for Jamaica Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Suffolk County?
Chestnut Hill Reservoir is the largest lake in Suffolk County, at 82.78 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