Lakes / Massachusetts / Worcester County / North Pond
North Pond, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.20 degrees N, 71.56 degrees W - Worcester 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 - North Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How North Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 63% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 89% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 13 miles from Worcester, as the crow flies.
- 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Lake | Middlesex | 2.3 mi | 105 acres |
| Pratt Pond | Worcester | 2.4 mi | 41 acres |
| Whitehall Reservoir | Middlesex | 2.5 mi | 620 acres |
| Milford Pond | Worcester | 3.6 mi | 92.75 acres |
| Hopedale Pond | Worcester | 3.9 mi | 83 acres |
| Westboro Reservoir | Worcester | 4.0 mi | 60.05 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About North Pond
How Big Is North Pond?
North Pond covers 234 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is North Pond?
North Pond reaches 29 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 9 ft.
What Fish Are in North Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, White Catfish and Golden Shiner for North Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Worcester County?
Wachusett Reservoir is the largest lake in Worcester County, at 4,041 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