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Lake George, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.06 degrees N, 72.22 degrees W - Hampden 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 George Stacks Up
- Larger than 67% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conant Brook Reservoir | Hampden | 3.4 mi | 129.24 acres |
| Holland Pond | Hampden | 3.4 mi | 70 acres |
| Hamilton Reservoir | Hampden | 3.5 mi | 423 acres |
| Dean Pond | Hampden | 3.8 mi | 11 acres |
| Leadmine Pond | Worcester | 5.0 mi | 60 acres |
| Sherman Pond | Hampden | 5.5 mi | 79 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake George
How Big Is Lake George?
Lake George covers 98 acres in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What Fish Are in Lake George?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, Golden Shiner and Banded Killifish for Lake George.
What Is the Largest Lake in Hampden County?
Cobble Mountain Reservoir is the largest lake in Hampden County, at 1,066.49 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