Lakes / Massachusetts / Essex County / Lake Saltonstall
Lake Saltonstall, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.78 degrees N, 71.07 degrees W - Essex 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 Saltonstall
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Saltonstall Stacks Up
- Deeper than 67% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 38% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 16 miles from Lowell, as the crow flies.
- 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenoza Lake | Essex | 0.7 mi | 240.19 acres |
| Lake Pentucket | Essex | 0.7 mi | 39 acres |
| Millvale Reservoir | Essex | 1.9 mi | 44.48 acres |
| Chadwick Pond | Essex | 3.0 mi | 172.97 acres |
| Johnsons Pond | Essex | 3.6 mi | 193.98 acres |
| Crystal Lake Reservoir | Essex | 4.5 mi | 160.88 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Saltonstall
How Big Is Lake Saltonstall?
Lake Saltonstall covers 45 acres in Essex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Lake Saltonstall?
Lake Saltonstall reaches 33 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 15 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake Saltonstall?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner and Banded Killifish for Lake Saltonstall.
What Is the Largest Lake in Essex County?
Lake Cochichewick is the largest lake in Essex County, at 574.77 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