Lakes / Massachusetts / Franklin County / Lake Mattawa
Lake Mattawa, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.57 degrees N, 72.32 degrees W - Franklin 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 Mattawa
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Mattawa Stacks Up
- Deeper than 81% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 74% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 34 miles from Worcester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Rohunta | Franklin | 2.5 mi | 255 acres |
| White Pond | Franklin | 3.4 mi | 40 acres |
| South Athol Pond | Franklin | 3.9 mi | 82.78 acres |
| Wheelers Pond | Franklin | 3.9 mi | 28.17 acres |
| North Spectacle Pond | Franklin | 4.2 mi | 43 acres |
| South Spectacle Pond | Franklin | 4.5 mi | 37.81 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Mattawa
How Big Is Lake Mattawa?
Lake Mattawa covers 118 acres in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Lake Mattawa?
Lake Mattawa reaches 43 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 17 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake Mattawa?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, White Sucker, Golden Shiner, Rainbow Smelt and Banded Killifish for Lake Mattawa.
What Is the Largest Lake in Franklin County?
Quabbin Reservoir is the largest lake in Franklin County, at 24,012 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