Lakes / Massachusetts / Barnstable County / Pilgrim Lake
Pilgrim Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.76 degrees N, 69.98 degrees W - Barnstable 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 - Pilgrim Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Pilgrim Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 61% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 29% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 69 miles from Boston, as the crow flies.
- 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | Barnstable | 0.7 mi | 33.11 acres |
| Baker Pond | Barnstable | 1.3 mi | 26.93 acres |
| Higgins Pond | Barnstable | 1.7 mi | 25 acres |
| Little Cliff Pond | Barnstable | 2.0 mi | 36 acres |
| Cliff Pond | Barnstable | 2.4 mi | 206 acres |
| Flax Pond | Barnstable | 2.5 mi | 46.95 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Pilgrim Lake
How Big Is Pilgrim Lake?
Pilgrim Lake covers 39 acres in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Pilgrim Lake?
Pilgrim Lake reaches 28 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 12 ft.
What Fish Are in Pilgrim Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Banded Sunfish, Sea Run Alewife, American Eel and Banded Killifish for Pilgrim Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Barnstable County?
Long Pond is the largest lake in Barnstable County, at 729.7 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