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Paradise Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.50 degrees N, 71.86 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 - Paradise Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Paradise Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 5% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 56% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 17 miles from Worcester, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachusett Lake | Worcester | 1.3 mi | 128.93 acres |
| Wyman Pond | Worcester | 2.1 mi | 208.11 acres |
| Haynes Reservoir | Worcester | 2.6 mi | 56.34 acres |
| Sawmill Pond | Worcester | 2.9 mi | 64.49 acres |
| Noyes Pond | Worcester | 2.9 mi | 38.8 acres |
| Hy-Crest Pond | Worcester | 3.0 mi | 104.03 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Paradise Pond
How Big Is Paradise Pond?
Paradise Pond covers 72 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Paradise Pond?
Paradise Pond reaches 7 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4 ft.
What Fish Are in Paradise Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead and Golden Shiner for Paradise 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