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Lake Garfield, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.18 degrees N, 73.20 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.
Depth Profile - Lake Garfield
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Garfield Stacks Up
- Deeper than 72% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 92% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 32 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stedman Pond | Berkshire | 1.8 mi | 30.39 acres |
| Hayes Pond | Berkshire | 3.2 mi | 46.21 acres |
| Stevens Pond | Berkshire | 3.7 mi | 38.8 acres |
| Harnett Pond | Berkshire | 3.8 mi | 32.37 acres |
| Abbey Lake | Berkshire | 3.8 mi | 42.26 acres |
| West Lake | Berkshire | 3.9 mi | 60 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Garfield
How Big Is Lake Garfield?
Lake Garfield covers 275 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Lake Garfield?
Lake Garfield reaches 35 ft at its deepest.
What Fish Are in Lake Garfield?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker and Golden Shiner for Lake Garfield.
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