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Prospect Hill Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.93 degrees N, 71.09 degrees W - Bristol 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 - Prospect Hill Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Prospect Hill Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 4% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 36% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Sabbatia | Bristol | 1.0 mi | 248 acres |
| Watson Pond | Bristol | 1.7 mi | 78 acres |
| Sheppards Factory Pond | Bristol | 2.6 mi | 35.34 acres |
| Winnecunnet Pond | Bristol | 3.2 mi | 153 acres |
| Gushee Pond | Bristol | 3.4 mi | 26.69 acres |
| Lake Nippenicket | Plymouth | 3.6 mi | 220 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Prospect Hill Pond
How Big Is Prospect Hill Pond?
Prospect Hill Pond covers 44 acres in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Prospect Hill Pond?
Prospect Hill Pond reaches 7 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4 ft.
What Fish Are in Prospect Hill Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner and American Eel for Prospect Hill Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Bristol County?
Watuppa Pond is the largest lake in Bristol County, at 1,758.37 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