Lakes / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / Lake Nippenicket
Lake Nippenicket, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.97 degrees N, 71.04 degrees W - Plymouth 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 Nippenicket
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Nippenicket Stacks Up
- Deeper than 26% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 88% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 27 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gushee Pond | Bristol | 2.1 mi | 26.69 acres |
| Prospect Hill Pond | Bristol | 3.6 mi | 44 acres |
| Carver Pond | Plymouth | 3.8 mi | 29.41 acres |
| Town River Reservoir | Plymouth | 3.8 mi | 28.17 acres |
| Lake Sabbatia | Bristol | 3.8 mi | 248 acres |
| Watson Pond | Bristol | 4.2 mi | 78 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Nippenicket
How Big Is Lake Nippenicket?
Lake Nippenicket covers 220 acres in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Lake Nippenicket?
Lake Nippenicket reaches 13 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 6 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake Nippenicket?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner and White Sucker for Lake Nippenicket.
What Is the Largest Lake in Plymouth County?
Assawompset Pond is the largest lake in Plymouth County, at 2,652.37 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