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Lake Buel, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.17 degrees N, 73.28 degrees W - Berkshire 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.
How Lake Buel Stacks Up
- Larger than 85% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 35 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Pond | Berkshire | 0.8 mi | 38.8 acres |
| Benedict Pond | Berkshire | 2.5 mi | 38 acres |
| Threemile Pond | Berkshire | 2.7 mi | 70.2 acres |
| Lake Garfield | Berkshire | 4.1 mi | 275 acres |
| Harnett Pond | Berkshire | 5.0 mi | 32.37 acres |
| Mansfield Pond | Berkshire | 5.3 mi | 29 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Buel
How Big Is Lake Buel?
Lake Buel covers 196 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
What Fish Are in Lake Buel?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Banded Sunfish, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Golden Shiner and Banded Killifish for Lake Buel.
What Is the Largest Lake in Berkshire County?
Onota Lake is the largest lake in Berkshire County, at 653 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