Lakes / Massachusetts / Worcester County / Lake Denison
Lake Denison, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.64 degrees N, 72.09 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 - Lake Denison
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Denison Stacks Up
- Deeper than 40% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 64% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoddard Pond | Worcester | 1.6 mi | 51.89 acres |
| Beaver Pond | Worcester | 2.0 mi | 44 acres |
| Robbins Pond | Worcester | 5.3 mi | 43 acres |
| Whites Mill Pond | Worcester | 5.4 mi | 42.5 acres |
| Perley Brook Reservoir | Worcester | 5.6 mi | 58.8 acres |
| Parker Pond | Worcester | 5.9 mi | 32.12 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Denison
How Big Is Lake Denison?
Lake Denison covers 90 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Lake Denison?
Lake Denison reaches 18 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 9 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake Denison?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Banded Sunfish, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, White Sucker and Golden Shiner for Lake Denison.
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