Lakes / Massachusetts / Essex County / Lake Gardner
Lake Gardner, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.87 degrees N, 70.95 degrees W - Essex 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 Gardner
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Gardner Stacks Up
- Deeper than 37% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 70% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 25 miles from Lowell, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Attitash | Essex | 2.2 mi | 373 acres |
| Lower Artichoke Reservoir | Essex | 4.0 mi | 41.94 acres |
| Upper Artichoke Reservoir | Essex | 4.7 mi | 114.58 acres |
| Millvale Reservoir | Essex | 6.8 mi | 44.48 acres |
| Kenoza Lake | Essex | 7.7 mi | 240.19 acres |
| Lake Pentucket | Essex | 8.3 mi | 39 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Gardner
How Big Is Lake Gardner?
Lake Gardner covers 106 acres in Essex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Lake Gardner?
Lake Gardner reaches 17 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 10 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake Gardner?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Golden Shiner and American Eel for Lake Gardner.
What Is the Largest Lake in Essex County?
Lake Cochichewick is the largest lake in Essex County, at 574.77 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