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Pillings Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.53 degrees N, 71.03 degrees W - Essex 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 - Pillings Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Pillings Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 3% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 67% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 12 miles from Cambridge, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winona Pond | Essex | 1.0 mi | 92.94 acres |
| Suntaug Lake | Essex | 1.4 mi | 157.68 acres |
| Hawkes Pond | Essex | 1.9 mi | 68.37 acres |
| Cedar Pond | Essex | 2.5 mi | 30.15 acres |
| Lake Quannapowitt | Middlesex | 2.7 mi | 254 acres |
| Walden Pond | Essex | 2.8 mi | 223.14 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Pillings Pond
How Big Is Pillings Pond?
Pillings Pond covers 96 acres in Essex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Pillings Pond?
Pillings Pond reaches 6 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 3 ft.
What Fish Are in Pillings Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed and Bluegill for Pillings Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Essex County?
Lake Cochichewick is the largest lake in Essex County, at 574.77 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