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McLeod Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.65 degrees N, 72.75 degrees W - Franklin 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 - McLeod Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How McLeod Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 6% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 30% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 39 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Lake | Franklin | 7.9 mi | 71 acres |
| Montague Power Canal Reservoir | Franklin | 9.7 mi | 78.81 acres |
| Upper Reservoir Bear Swamp | Berkshire | 11 mi | 108.23 acres |
| Lower Reservoir Bear Swamp | Berkshire | 11 mi | 107.34 acres |
| Hallockville Pond | Hampshire | 12 mi | 20 acres |
| City Pond | Franklin | 13 mi | 28.4 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About McLeod Pond
How Big Is McLeod Pond?
McLeod Pond covers 40 acres in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is McLeod Pond?
McLeod Pond reaches 8 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4 ft.
What Fish Are in McLeod Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Brown Bullhead and Golden Shiner for McLeod Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Franklin County?
Quabbin Reservoir is the largest lake in Franklin County, at 24,012 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