Lakes / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Lake Cochituate
Lake Cochituate, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.32 degrees N, 71.38 degrees W - Middlesex 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 Cochituate Stacks Up
- Larger than 85% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 14 miles from Cambridge, as the crow flies.
- 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Pond | Middlesex | 0.9 mi | 83.27 acres |
| Heard Pond | Middlesex | 2.4 mi | 75.61 acres |
| Nonesuch Pond | Middlesex | 2.5 mi | 39.78 acres |
| Fisk Pond | Middlesex | 2.6 mi | 70 acres |
| Gleason Pond | Middlesex | 2.9 mi | 12 acres |
| Learned Pond | Middlesex | 3.0 mi | 33.85 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Cochituate
How Big Is Lake Cochituate?
Lake Cochituate covers 196 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Lake Cochituate?
The published average depth of Lake Cochituate is 19 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake Cochituate?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, White Sucker, Golden Shiner, Banded Killifish and American Eel for Lake Cochituate.
What Is the Largest Lake in Middlesex County?
Whitehall Reservoir is the largest lake in Middlesex County, at 620 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