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Lower Highland Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.45 degrees N, 72.80 degrees W - Hampshire 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 Lower Highland Lake Stacks Up
- Larger than 67% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 26 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Highland Lake | Hampshire | 0.8 mi | 58 acres |
| Hammond Pond | Hampshire | 2.6 mi | 38.05 acres |
| City Pond | Franklin | 2.7 mi | 28.4 acres |
| Damon Pond | Hampshire | 2.8 mi | 77.59 acres |
| Scout Pond | Hampshire | 4.2 mi | 36.82 acres |
| Northampton Reservoir Upper | Franklin | 5.6 mi | 83.17 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lower Highland Lake
How Big Is Lower Highland Lake?
Lower Highland Lake covers 96 acres in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Lower Highland Lake?
The published average depth of Lower Highland Lake is 9 ft.
What Fish Are in Lower Highland Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill and Golden Shiner for Lower Highland Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Hampshire County?
Littleville Lake is the largest lake in Hampshire County, at 262.83 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