Lakes / Massachusetts / Hampden County / Sherman Pond
Sherman Pond, Massachusetts
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Massachusetts
42.13 degrees N, 72.19 degrees W - Hampden 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 Sherman Pond Stacks Up
- Larger than 59% of the 784 lakes counted in Massachusetts.
- About 20 miles from Springfield, as the crow flies.
- 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Alum Pond | Hampden | 2.1 mi | 76 acres |
| Long Pond | Worcester | 3.4 mi | 165.31 acres |
| East Brimfield Lake | Hampden | 3.4 mi | 148.26 acres |
| Alum Pond | Worcester | 3.8 mi | 198.43 acres |
| Holland Pond | Hampden | 4.1 mi | 70 acres |
| Dean Pond | Hampden | 4.5 mi | 11 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Sherman Pond
How Big Is Sherman Pond?
Sherman Pond covers 79 acres in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What Fish Are in Sherman Pond?
The MassWildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Carp, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Brown Bullhead and Yellow Bullhead for Sherman Pond.
What Is the Largest Lake in Hampden County?
Cobble Mountain Reservoir is the largest lake in Hampden County, at 1,066.49 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