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Rock Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.73 degrees N, 71.01 degrees W - Essex 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 - Rock Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Rock Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 43% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 46% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 17 miles from Lowell, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentucket Pond Outlet Reservoir | Essex | 0.5 mi | 92.42 acres |
| Baldpate Pond | Essex | 2.2 mi | 80 acres |
| Johnsons Pond | Essex | 2.4 mi | 193.98 acres |
| Spofford Pond | Essex | 2.4 mi | 28.17 acres |
| Stiles Pond | Essex | 3.2 mi | 64 acres |
| Sperrys Pond | Essex | 3.4 mi | 26.19 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Rock Pond
How Big Is Rock Pond?
Rock Pond covers 57 acres in Essex County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Rock Pond?
Rock Pond reaches 20 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 12 ft.
What Fish Are in Rock Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Golden Shiner, White Sucker and American Eel for Rock Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Essex County?
Lake Cochichewick is the largest lake in Essex County, at 574.77 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