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Quabbin Reservoir, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.39 degrees N, 72.31 degrees W - Franklin 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 Quabbin Reservoir Stacks Up
- The largest lake counted in Massachusetts by surface area - 24,012 acres.
- The largest lake in Franklin County among those counted.
- About 25 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pottapaug Pond | Worcester | 4.5 mi | 573.95 acres |
| Knights Pond | Hampshire | 5.9 mi | 36.15 acres |
| Hardwick Pond | Worcester | 6.4 mi | 72 acres |
| Carter Pond | Worcester | 7.1 mi | 44.45 acres |
| Arcadia Lake | Hampshire | 8.1 mi | 37 acres |
| Bassett Pond | Franklin | 8.3 mi | 34 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Quabbin Reservoir
How Big Is Quabbin Reservoir?
Quabbin Reservoir covers 24,012 acres in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
What Fish Are in Quabbin Reservoir?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Brown Bullhead, Rainbow Smelt, White Sucker, Banded Killifish and Golden Shiner for Quabbin Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Franklin County?
Quabbin Reservoir is the largest lake in Franklin County, at 24,012 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