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Plunkett Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.43 degrees N, 73.13 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.
How Plunkett Reservoir Stacks Up
- Larger than 57% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 35 miles from Springfield, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmere Lake | Berkshire | 2.6 mi | 287 acres |
| Muddy Pond | Berkshire | 2.8 mi | 33.16 acres |
| Cleveland Brook Reservoir | Berkshire | 2.9 mi | 156.61 acres |
| Ashley Lake | Berkshire | 3.5 mi | 114.37 acres |
| Center Pond | Berkshire | 3.8 mi | 28.17 acres |
| Windsor Reservoir | Berkshire | 4.4 mi | 71 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Plunkett Reservoir
How Big Is Plunkett Reservoir?
Plunkett Reservoir covers 73 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Plunkett Reservoir?
The published average depth of Plunkett Reservoir is 10 ft.
What Fish Are in Plunkett Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead and White Sucker for Plunkett Reservoir.
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