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Norton Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.99 degrees N, 71.20 degrees W - Bristol 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 - Norton Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Norton Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 19% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 97% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 27 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrowsville Pond | Bristol | 2.5 mi | 46.7 acres |
| Chartley Pond | Bristol | 3.3 mi | 67.46 acres |
| Winnecunnet Pond | Bristol | 3.7 mi | 153 acres |
| Greenwood Lake | Bristol | 4.1 mi | 108.05 acres |
| Watson Pond | Bristol | 4.9 mi | 78 acres |
| Lake Mirimichi | Norfolk | 5.4 mi | 177.35 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Norton Reservoir
How Big Is Norton Reservoir?
Norton Reservoir covers 589 acres in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Norton Reservoir?
Norton Reservoir reaches 11 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4 ft.
What Fish Are in Norton Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, American Eel and Golden Shiner for Norton Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Bristol County?
Watuppa Pond is the largest lake in Bristol County, at 1,758.37 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