Lakes / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / Little Sandy Pond
Little Sandy Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.80 degrees N, 70.60 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 - Little Sandy Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Little Sandy Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 17% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 21% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whites Pond | Plymouth | 0.6 mi | 33.61 acres |
| Ezekiel Pond | Plymouth | 0.7 mi | 42 acres |
| Big Sandy Pond | Plymouth | 1.0 mi | 149 acres |
| White Island Pond | Plymouth | 1.3 mi | 287 acres |
| Island Pond | Plymouth | 1.7 mi | 51.89 acres |
| Great Herring Pond | Plymouth | 2.0 mi | 424 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Little Sandy Pond
How Big Is Little Sandy Pond?
Little Sandy Pond covers 34 acres in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Little Sandy Pond?
Little Sandy Pond reaches 11 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 5 ft.
What Fish Are in Little Sandy Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed and Brown Bullhead for Little Sandy Pond.
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