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Ponkapoag Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.19 degrees N, 71.10 degrees W - Norfolk 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 - Ponkapoag Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Ponkapoag Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 8% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 87% 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 Boston, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghtons Pond | Norfolk | 1.0 mi | 26.48 acres |
| Reservoir Pond | Norfolk | 2.2 mi | 250 acres |
| Great Pond Reservoir | Norfolk | 2.6 mi | 205.5 acres |
| Great Pond Upper Reservoir | Norfolk | 2.7 mi | 191.9 acres |
| Sunset Lake | Norfolk | 4.3 mi | 57.82 acres |
| Old Quincy Reservoir | Norfolk | 4.3 mi | 26.69 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Ponkapoag Pond
How Big Is Ponkapoag Pond?
Ponkapoag Pond covers 216 acres in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Ponkapoag Pond?
Ponkapoag Pond reaches 8 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4 ft.
What Fish Are in Ponkapoag Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Redfin Pickerel, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie and Golden Shiner for Ponkapoag Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Norfolk County?
Massapoag Lake is the largest lake in Norfolk County, at 388.97 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