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Pratt Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.18 degrees N, 71.60 degrees W - Worcester 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 - Pratt Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Pratt Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 29% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 32% 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 Worcester, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| West River Reservoir | Worcester | 2.1 mi | 41.76 acres |
| North Pond | Worcester | 2.4 mi | 234 acres |
| Whitehall Reservoir | Middlesex | 3.5 mi | 620 acres |
| Hopedale Pond | Worcester | 3.7 mi | 83 acres |
| Westboro Reservoir | Worcester | 4.1 mi | 60.05 acres |
| Echo Lake | Middlesex | 4.5 mi | 105 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Pratt Pond
How Big Is Pratt Pond?
Pratt Pond covers 41 acres in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Pratt Pond?
Pratt Pond reaches 15 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 6 ft.
What Fish Are in Pratt Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Bullhead and Brown Bullhead for Pratt Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Worcester County?
Wachusett Reservoir is the largest lake in Worcester County, at 4,041 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