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Long Sought-for Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.62 degrees N, 71.45 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 - Long Sought-for Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Long Sought-for Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 58% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 70% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 7 miles from Lowell, as the crow flies.
- 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyes Pond | Middlesex | 0.7 mi | 36.32 acres |
| Nabnasset Pond | Middlesex | 1.3 mi | 142 acres |
| Burges Pond | Middlesex | 1.3 mi | 25.7 acres |
| Fletchers Pond | Middlesex | 1.6 mi | 35.09 acres |
| Massapoag Ponds | Middlesex | 2.9 mi | 111.18 acres |
| Whitney Pond | Middlesex | 3.3 mi | 34.1 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Long Sought-for Pond
How Big Is Long Sought-for Pond?
Long Sought-for Pond covers 105 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Long Sought-for Pond?
Long Sought-for Pond reaches 26 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 12 ft.
What Fish Are in Long Sought-for Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead and American Eel for Long Sought-for Pond.
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