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Metacomet Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.31 degrees N, 72.43 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.
Depth Profile - Metacomet Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Metacomet Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 30% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 57% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Lake | Hampshire | 0.6 mi | 37 acres |
| Forge Pond | Hampshire | 3.0 mi | 72.15 acres |
| Knights Pond | Hampshire | 3.3 mi | 36.15 acres |
| Aldrich Lake | Hampshire | 5.5 mi | 37 acres |
| Springfield Reservoir | Hampden | 6.7 mi | 393.81 acres |
| Beaver Lake | Hampshire | 7.2 mi | 149.76 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Metacomet Lake
How Big Is Metacomet Lake?
Metacomet Lake covers 74 acres in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Metacomet Lake?
Metacomet Lake reaches 15 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 7 ft.
What Fish Are in Metacomet Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Golden Shiner, Yellow Bullhead, Brown Bullhead and White Sucker for Metacomet 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