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Lake Ripple, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.21 degrees N, 71.70 degrees W - Worcester 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 Ripple Stacks Up
- Larger than 54% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 6 miles from Worcester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherville Pond | Worcester | 2.0 mi | 37.65 acres |
| Flint Pond | Worcester | 2.6 mi | 67 acres |
| Dorothy Pond | Worcester | 2.7 mi | 127.26 acres |
| West River Reservoir | Worcester | 3.9 mi | 41.76 acres |
| Jordan Pond | Worcester | 4.6 mi | 21 acres |
| Lake Quinsigamond | Worcester | 4.6 mi | 800 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Ripple
How Big Is Lake Ripple?
Lake Ripple covers 70 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
What Fish Are in Lake Ripple?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, White Sucker and Golden Shiner for Lake Ripple.
What Is the Largest Lake in Worcester County?
Wachusett Reservoir is the largest lake in Worcester County, at 4,041 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