Lakes / Massachusetts / Plymouth County / Sampson Pond
Sampson Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.85 degrees N, 70.75 degrees W - Plymouth 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 - Sampson Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Sampson Pond Stacks Up
- Deeper than 33% of the 211 natural Massachusetts lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 93% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Massachusetts lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Brook Bog Pond | Plymouth | 1.0 mi | 40.03 acres |
| Dunham Pond | Plymouth | 1.5 mi | 42.75 acres |
| Weweantic River Reservoir | Plymouth | 2.2 mi | 37.31 acres |
| Federal Pond | Plymouth | 2.8 mi | 125.04 acres |
| East Head Pond | Plymouth | 3.4 mi | 91.43 acres |
| Smalley Bogs | Plymouth | 3.6 mi | 28.66 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Sampson Pond
How Big Is Sampson Pond?
Sampson Pond covers 302 acres in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Sampson Pond?
Sampson Pond reaches 16 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 8 ft.
What Fish Are in Sampson Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Golden Shiner, Banded Killifish and American Eel for Sampson Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Plymouth County?
Assawompset Pond is the largest lake in Plymouth County, at 2,652.37 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