Lakes / Massachusetts / Barnstable County / Sheep Pond
Sheep Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
41.74 degrees N, 70.07 degrees W - Barnstable 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 - Sheep Pond
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Sheep Pond Stacks Up
- Ranks #8 for depth among the 211 natural lakes counted in Massachusetts so far.
- Larger than 81% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- Its average depth of 30 ft is more than 3 times a typical shallow Massachusetts lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Barnstable | 1.0 mi | 729.7 acres |
| Griffiths Pond | Barnstable | 1.1 mi | 28.66 acres |
| Greenland Pond | Barnstable | 1.2 mi | 34.1 acres |
| Seymour Pond | Barnstable | 1.5 mi | 185 acres |
| Cahoon Pond | Barnstable | 2.0 mi | 30.15 acres |
| Blueberry Pond | Barnstable | 2.0 mi | 22 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Sheep Pond
How Big Is Sheep Pond?
Sheep Pond covers 152 acres in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
How Deep Is Sheep Pond?
Sheep Pond reaches 64 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 30 ft.
What Fish Are in Sheep Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead, Banded Killifish and Golden Shiner for Sheep Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Barnstable County?
Long Pond is the largest lake in Barnstable County, at 729.7 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