Lakes / Massachusetts / Franklin County / Moores Pond
Moores Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.66 degrees N, 72.35 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 - Moores Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Moores Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 54% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 17% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 39 miles from Worcester, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelers Pond | Franklin | 2.6 mi | 28.17 acres |
| Laurel Lake | Franklin | 2.7 mi | 44.48 acres |
| Sheomet Lake | Franklin | 3.6 mi | 33 acres |
| Tully Pond | Franklin | 5.6 mi | 70.18 acres |
| Northfield Mountain Reservoir | Franklin | 5.6 mi | 237.28 acres |
| Packard Pond | Franklin | 6.0 mi | 43 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Moores Pond
How Big Is Moores Pond?
Moores Pond covers 31 acres in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Moores Pond?
Moores Pond reaches 24 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 13 ft.
What Fish Are in Moores Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker and Golden Shiner for Moores 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