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Lake Quannapowitt, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.52 degrees N, 71.08 degrees W - Middlesex 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 Quannapowitt
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Quannapowitt Stacks Up
- Deeper than 19% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 90% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 10 miles from Cambridge, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | Middlesex | 1.6 mi | 83.05 acres |
| Pillings Pond | Essex | 2.7 mi | 96 acres |
| Hawkes Pond | Essex | 3.0 mi | 68.37 acres |
| Winona Pond | Essex | 3.7 mi | 92.94 acres |
| Suntaug Lake | Essex | 3.8 mi | 157.68 acres |
| North Reservoir | Middlesex | 4.1 mi | 59.44 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Quannapowitt
How Big Is Lake Quannapowitt?
Lake Quannapowitt covers 254 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Lake Quannapowitt?
Lake Quannapowitt reaches 11 ft at its deepest.
What Fish Are in Lake Quannapowitt?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead and Golden Shiner for Lake Quannapowitt.
What Is the Largest Lake in Middlesex County?
Whitehall Reservoir is the largest lake in Middlesex County, at 620 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