Lakes / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Nutting Lake
Nutting Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.54 degrees N, 71.27 degrees W - Middlesex 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 - Nutting Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Nutting Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 7% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 52% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 7 miles from Lowell, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Pond | Middlesex | 3.8 mi | 45.71 acres |
| Russell Millpond | Middlesex | 4.0 mi | 32.87 acres |
| Long Pond | Middlesex | 4.4 mi | 42.5 acres |
| Mill Pond Reservoir | Middlesex | 5.1 mi | 58.25 acres |
| Cramberry Bog Reservoir Number One | Middlesex | 5.4 mi | 31.38 acres |
| Batemans Pond | Middlesex | 5.7 mi | 25.7 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Nutting Lake
How Big Is Nutting Lake?
Nutting Lake covers 67 acres in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Nutting Lake?
Nutting Lake reaches 8 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4 ft.
What Fish Are in Nutting Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Bullhead and Golden Shiner for Nutting Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Middlesex County?
Whitehall Reservoir is the largest lake in Middlesex County, at 620 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