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Pontoosuc Lake, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.50 degrees N, 73.25 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.
Depth Profile - Pontoosuc Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Pontoosuc Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 79% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 97% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 43 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onota Lake | Berkshire | 2.5 mi | 653 acres |
| Silver Lake | Berkshire | 3.1 mi | 27.43 acres |
| Center Pond | Berkshire | 4.9 mi | 28.17 acres |
| Cheshire Reservoir | Berkshire | 5.2 mi | 575 acres |
| Mud Pond | Berkshire | 5.9 mi | 36.32 acres |
| Richmond Pond | Berkshire | 6.8 mi | 223 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Pontoosuc Lake
How Big Is Pontoosuc Lake?
Pontoosuc Lake covers 500 acres in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Pontoosuc Lake?
Pontoosuc Lake reaches 40 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 15 ft.
What Fish Are in Pontoosuc Lake?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, White Sucker and Common Shiner for Pontoosuc Lake.
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