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Onota Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.47 degrees N, 73.28 degrees W - Berkshire 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 - Onota Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Onota Lake Stacks Up
- Ranks #4 for depth among the 211 natural lakes counted in Massachusetts so far.
- Larger than 98% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- The largest lake in Berkshire County among those counted.
- Its average depth of 21 ft is more than 2 times a typical shallow Massachusetts lake, which averages under 10 ft.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontoosuc Lake | Berkshire | 2.5 mi | 500 acres |
| Silver Lake | Berkshire | 2.5 mi | 27.43 acres |
| Mud Pond | Berkshire | 3.6 mi | 36.32 acres |
| Richmond Pond | Berkshire | 4.3 mi | 223 acres |
| Center Pond | Berkshire | 6.5 mi | 28.17 acres |
| Farnham Reservoir | Berkshire | 6.9 mi | 41.7 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Onota Lake
How Big Is Onota Lake?
Onota Lake covers 653 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Onota Lake?
Onota Lake reaches 72 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 21 ft.
What Fish Are in Onota Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Redbreast Sunfish, Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, White Sucker, Common Carp, Golden Shiner, Banded Killifish, Common Shiner and Rainbow Smelt for Onota Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Berkshire County?
Onota Lake is the largest lake in Berkshire County, at 653 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